as in well
in a generous manner
gave generously to several charities
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Recent Examples of generously
Their laughter, energy, and spirit said everything about living fully — and giving generously — at any age.
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Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Spray generously on the sink and scrub it in with a cleaning sponge.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Its 272 generously sized rooms and suites have modern design, upscale finishes, and all the comforts needed for a standout stay.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026
Though also suspended, Bo Bardi’s building generously offers a sheltering agora for all people on the street rather than a numinous temple for rarefied art audiences.
—Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Combine only butter, miso paste, and lemon zest in a bowl then brush generously over the wedges before roasting.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
The quick tutorial consisted of the star generously spritzing LolaVie's Glossing Detangler onto her hair and combing out her locks for effortless results.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
The eVista King's bedroom is located at the opposite side of the tiny house to the porch and is generously proportioned.
—New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2025
Which pop superstar generously donated a large sum to help make sure hungry families have food ahead of the holidays?
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generously
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Strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness are tested in constantly changing combinations designed to reward the most well-rounded performers.—
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In Southern cuisine, a main dish is best complemented by a host of incredible side dishes.—
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Funny, though, that this movie could be viewed as the flip side of Causeway, a quiet drama that’s also about a woman at a crossroads who snaps out of her inertia thanks to meeting a kindly stranger.—
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Elizabeth looked imploringly at one gray-haired woman whose expression seemed kindly.—
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What's more, used thoughtfully, those bonuses can form the backbone of a points strategy, often covering entire trips on their own.—
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Explore thoughtfully, as curiosity builds bridges that last.—
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With this introduction of a hapless protagonist not entirely managing to live her best life, Brett Haley‘s film cheerfully speaks both the literary and cinematic language of romantic comedy — and won’t seek to subvert or elevate it in the two hours that follow.—
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Unable to roll the map out, its creators cheerfully realize that the country itself can serve as its own map.—
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Harvest seeds from the plants that were the most vigorous and prolifically blooming to ensure next year's plants flower bountifully.—
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To clean grout, pour white vinegar into a spray bottle and spray grout liberally.—
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Most of the space is dimly lit, with spotlights that accentuate Thomas’s signature strass ornamentation—liberally applied not only to the outlines of her Black female figures, but also to their ruby-red lips, lustrous hair, the lines between their toes, and the surrounding decorative patterns.—
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Other reviewers appreciate the sweater’s relaxed silhouette that drapes nicely without looking baggy.—
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Inside you’ll find a tasteful palette of light woods and maritime colors––sand, coral, azure––that nicely complement the drama seen through the floor-to-ceiling windows.—
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My husband devotes many hours to baking all the desserts, shopping for food and drinks, and lavishly decorating the house.—
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Yet the United States spends lavishly on the military, ignoring the catastrophe that is likely to come.—
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“Generously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generously. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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