as in well
in a generous manner
gave generously to several charities
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Recent Examples of generously
Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for fiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association.
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Although not made of real leather, this chic Lovevook weekender bag at Amazon is a wallet-friendly option that looks the part with its faux-leather base and details, and its generously-sized interior and shoe compartment.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
The erotic implications of vampiric temptation—and of glam-rock front men who generously offer to pierce an ear under the boardwalk—remain.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
The park has paid that vision back, generously.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The impressive ode to Consuelo Oceguera’s recipe comes loaded, intense and tender, each taco generously garnished with sharp white onion and fragrant feathery cilantro, plus a seriously spicy salsa verde on the side.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Leaving the liner hanging on the shower rod and curtain rings, spray the solution generously all over the shower curtain liner.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Season generously with salt and pepper.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
It’s stuffed generously with squash that had been roasted with coffee.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Although not made of real leather, this chic Lovevook weekender bag at Amazon is a wallet-friendly option that looks the part with its faux-leather base and details, and its generously-sized interior and shoe compartment.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
The erotic implications of vampiric temptation—and of glam-rock front men who generously offer to pierce an ear under the boardwalk—remain.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
The park has paid that vision back, generously.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The impressive ode to Consuelo Oceguera’s recipe comes loaded, intense and tender, each taco generously garnished with sharp white onion and fragrant feathery cilantro, plus a seriously spicy salsa verde on the side.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Leaving the liner hanging on the shower rod and curtain rings, spray the solution generously all over the shower curtain liner.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Season generously with salt and pepper.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
It’s stuffed generously with squash that had been roasted with coffee.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generously
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In light of federal immigration crackdowns, funding cuts and rollbacks to civil rights protections and oversight, how can California better serve vulnerable student populations, including those who are immigrants, are LGBTQ+ and have disabilities?—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The tension was best presented throughout the third period, as Minnesota had 11 shots on goals to just one from Montreal.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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And the guy very kindly patted us on the back and said, ‘That’s not how this works.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2026
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The pedigree of the studio also shows in some of the vocal talent involved, which includes a hammy Michael Sheen as a scheming hotel owner and Brian Cox as Lorcan and Charlie’s kindly grandfather.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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There’s also a small but well-kept gym and a nearby pool, rounding out amenities that feel thoughtfully considered to fit the hotel’s smaller footprint.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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It’s rooted in the principle of taking care of what’s provided to us — and using it thoughtfully to make people’s lives better.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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Indeed, Calvin is cheerfully lobotomizing a snowman.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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In Atlanta, my hometown airport, cheerfully marketed as the world’s busiest, had descended into organized chaos.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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What was true in the Jazz Age remains so, as the Roundabout Theatre Company production starring the terrific Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara so bountifully proves.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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How can vocals be as bountifully impressive as Mars’ are here and still leave you thinking that there’s no lived experience in any of the songs?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Orange is the sole accent color and it’s used liberally, appearing on the branding, outsole and contrast stitching.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
9 May 2026
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Whereas Game 2 was a physical, choppy and ugly game that looked to be beginning of a nasty series, Game 3 was a special teams party, as the referees liberally called penalty after penalty.—
Mac Engel
April 23,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Either way, Netflix respectfully disagrees with the honorable gentleman from the former Republic of Texas, to put it nicely.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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The hardwood floors throughout are nicely maintained with thin beams and decorative borders.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
11 May 2026
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Inside, shag-pile carpeting flowed lavishly across floors and walls, chandeliers sparkled like diamonds, and a legion of marble statues idled as if awaiting the reboot of the Roman Empire.—
Zoey Goto,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026
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Barnes also likes to spend lavishly on his new partner, Emily (Emily Blunt) — as Bezos clearly likes to do with Sanchez Bezos.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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“Generously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generously. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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