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Recent Examples of generously The program is generously supported by the Chapman University College of Performing Arts and Segerstrom Center for the Arts, with additional support from Arts Orange County and individual donors. —
Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026 Marry, have children, and provide for them; attend church on Sundays, find your moral footing, and give generously to a community that shares your values. —Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026 Lapins cherry trees produce generously sized, glossy, dark red cherries. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026 Spray both sides generously with avocado oil. —Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026 Sussex also puts some of that space to use in creating a more generously sized kitchen block. —New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026 Thanks to the unbelievably reckless fiscal policies of Maryland Democrats, residents are now supposed to celebrate the governor and the General Assembly for generously granting us a paltry break on the completely misguided EmPOWER Maryland surcharge. —Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026 Brunson is generously listed at 6-foot-2. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026 Suites at the 59-room property are generously sized, blackout blinds safeguard nap schedules, and the kitchenette is stocked with Aussie treats to tide everyone over. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026 Marry, have children, and provide for them; attend church on Sundays, find your moral footing, and give generously to a community that shares your values. —Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026 Lapins cherry trees produce generously sized, glossy, dark red cherries. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026 Spray both sides generously with avocado oil. —Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026 Sussex also puts some of that space to use in creating a more generously sized kitchen block. —New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026 Thanks to the unbelievably reckless fiscal policies of Maryland Democrats, residents are now supposed to celebrate the governor and the General Assembly for generously granting us a paltry break on the completely misguided EmPOWER Maryland surcharge. —Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026 Brunson is generously listed at 6-foot-2. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026 Suites at the 59-room property are generously sized, blackout blinds safeguard nap schedules, and the kitchenette is stocked with Aussie treats to tide everyone over. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generously
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Isaacman is well suited for leading the space agency during the rise of the commercial space industry, with its large potential profits and much lower launch costs because of reusable rockets.— Thomas Black, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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The extra Day 3 picks are well worth the acquisition cost for one of the best players in the entire class.— Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
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The last quarter moon is actually a good time to bring up your concerns – kindly.— USA TODAY, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
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At night double cleanse using a separate makeup remover (wipes are great) to kindly but thoroughly get makeup and sunscreen off and out of pores.— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
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Lucky Step Ballet Fashion Sneakers These are a fun, budget-friendly take on the ballet sneaker trend that feels thoughtfully designed.— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
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Across the Algarve, former agricultural estates—quintas, vineyards, and workers’ cottages—are being thoughtfully restored as places to stay.— Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
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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, opening tonight, so bountifully proves.— Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 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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The indexes and hands are liberally coated with Super-LumiNova.— Carol Besler, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
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Several four-letter c-words are used liberally.— Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
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The whole thing is so confusing that readers are likely to forget who’s who and what each has done, but Ernest draws it all together nicely.— Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
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Mother Mary strutted to a solid limited opening as The Christophers expanded nicely and Exit 8 kept going.— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 Apr. 2026
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The financial issues Newcastle are experiencing might not be particularly attractive to coaches who want to join a side who can spend lavishly on new signings.— David Ornstein, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2026
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In the following 25 years, the two lived lavishly and donated freely around their community.— David Chiu, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
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