prodigally

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Adverb
  • On a pretty dead pitch offering very little to the bowlers, the quartet wastefully surrendered their wickets for all that England deserved credit (particularly Archer) for persistence and a generally probing line after what had been a fairly disastrous start to the day from Carse.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
Adverb
  • And if the calm of the room interior hasn’t quite washed away the busy day, the indulgently oversized marble bathtubs certainly will.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Nahill is even featured in a video, indulgently attempting to snack on a donut, before Tyson, now a de facto spokesperson for HHS’ healthy foods initiatives, slaps it out of his hand.
    Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • Likewise, a circumstance all by itself could be the matter of regulating AI makers about allowing their AI to wantonly provide mental health advice.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • For something sharper, book into The Dune, the hotel’s fine-dining space led by Niclas Nussbaumer, one of Germany’s brightest young chefs.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Besides being more manageable logistically, this style calls back to Healy’s fine-dining roots — think of a chef curating an ever-changing tasting menu — and also just speaks to Healy’s own personal preference.
    Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Prodigally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prodigally. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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