as in generously
in a generous manner
rewarded handsomely the kids who had found his lost dog
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Recent Examples of handsomely
That begins with Singleton and Strnad, two veteran buddies who’ve been handsomely rewarded for their efforts and will now be tasked with rewarding the organization’s faith.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Speech, coordination and social bonding were all the benefits of the same anatomy that arrived early and paid handsomely.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Meanwhile, the religious right profited handsomely from the skirmish.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Made by someone paid handsomely to be a leader in college athletics.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Sumrall brought several coaches with him from Tulane, including two former coordinators who will be handsomely compensated.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
The Kardashians have been rewarded handsomely for their entrepreneurial solipsism.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
And while there’s a robust body of research supporting the use of small doses of ketamine for severe depression, many of those clinics are operating in areas where the evidence is sparse to nonexistent — all while asking consumers to pay handsomely for the privilege.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
New ideas propose to fix this incentive problem Yesterday the National Basketball Association (NBA) rewarded the Washington Wizards handsomely for the team’s losing season, the latest in a consecutive streak.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Speech, coordination and social bonding were all the benefits of the same anatomy that arrived early and paid handsomely.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Meanwhile, the religious right profited handsomely from the skirmish.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Made by someone paid handsomely to be a leader in college athletics.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Sumrall brought several coaches with him from Tulane, including two former coordinators who will be handsomely compensated.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
The Kardashians have been rewarded handsomely for their entrepreneurial solipsism.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
And while there’s a robust body of research supporting the use of small doses of ketamine for severe depression, many of those clinics are operating in areas where the evidence is sparse to nonexistent — all while asking consumers to pay handsomely for the privilege.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
New ideas propose to fix this incentive problem Yesterday the National Basketball Association (NBA) rewarded the Washington Wizards handsomely for the team’s losing season, the latest in a consecutive streak.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handsomely
Adverb
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Spread a layer of chocolate pudding and generously sprinkle with Butterfinger crumbs.—
Kathryn Streeter,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Don’t hoard information or relationships, Share credit generously and avoid territorial behavior.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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The significance of beef here extends well beyond economics and cuisines, but historians often describe Texas’ barbecue culture as a reflection of the state’s layered immigration history – traditions brought by communities that shaped Texas over generations.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Cans block harmful light better than bottles, whose long necks can allow light and oxygen that speed up aging.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Done thoughtfully and with community engagement, a project of this scale will serve as a meaningful economic catalyst for Dallas and its residents.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The Lulu Home Insect House may look unassuming, but it’s thoughtfully designed to attract insects and help naturally support your garden—minus the need for any kind of fertilizers, plant food, or pesticides.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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The alternately suspenseful and silly scene nicely sets up the tone for this new season, which is infused with references to classic Westerns as much as screwball comedies.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Each medicine is individually packaged, and the whole kit is small enough to fit nicely in your purse or backpack.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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Some are even cheerfully embracing a world where human labor is no longer central to the economy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Some are even cheerfully embracing a world where human labor is no longer central to the economy.—
Nathan Schneider,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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The baseball gods smile kindly upon Suplizio Field every Memorial Day Weekend.—
James Burky,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Express yourself through a small performance in a familiar place, because being seen kindly strengthens confidence and renews your playful focus today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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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
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“Handsomely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handsomely. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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