as in generously
in a generous manner
she spread frosting liberally over the cake until it oozed over the edges
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Recent Examples of liberally
The first major Frankenstein film liberally adapts the source material, but in lieu of staging the novel as written, James Whale leans into expressionistic production design and Gothic spectacle.
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Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Writing at a time when there was little American literature to speak of, Irving borrowed liberally from European sources.
—John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
The King of Swords calls you to step into a leadership role in life or work by using your intellect, discernment, and communication skills liberally.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Authors like Jim Thompson and Erle Stanley Gardner are liberally name-dropped.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
The brands also were liberally seen on the red carpet, from Hayek Pinault, who wore a Balenciaga strapless tuxedo gown with Gucci shoes and handbag and Boucheron jewelry, to a plethora of stars in Gucci, including Moore, Chastain and Johnson, as well as Kirsten Dunst and Yara Shahidi.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
These observations and others were consolidated into his later book The Humane Interface, from which this article has already liberally quoted.
—Cameron Kaiser, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Fragrance-free, calming, and granting even more of a second-skin feel than its tinted alternative, the UV Clear Face Sunscreen is a no-brainer choice for putting on your bathroom counter, storing in your makeup bag, and applying liberally every day this season.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Rinse lemon juice from meat; sprinkle both sides liberally with pepper and garlic powder.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Writing at a time when there was little American literature to speak of, Irving borrowed liberally from European sources.
—John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
The King of Swords calls you to step into a leadership role in life or work by using your intellect, discernment, and communication skills liberally.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Authors like Jim Thompson and Erle Stanley Gardner are liberally name-dropped.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
The brands also were liberally seen on the red carpet, from Hayek Pinault, who wore a Balenciaga strapless tuxedo gown with Gucci shoes and handbag and Boucheron jewelry, to a plethora of stars in Gucci, including Moore, Chastain and Johnson, as well as Kirsten Dunst and Yara Shahidi.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
These observations and others were consolidated into his later book The Humane Interface, from which this article has already liberally quoted.
—Cameron Kaiser, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Fragrance-free, calming, and granting even more of a second-skin feel than its tinted alternative, the UV Clear Face Sunscreen is a no-brainer choice for putting on your bathroom counter, storing in your makeup bag, and applying liberally every day this season.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Rinse lemon juice from meat; sprinkle both sides liberally with pepper and garlic powder.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberally
Adverb
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Neither half of this grotesque couple wanted to end their relationship with a man who had so generously enabled their lifestyles.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
25 Oct. 2025
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Midler herself got off a few zingers during her heartfelt speech, which saw her generously praise dozens of people who helped her nonprofit help New Yorkers over the decades.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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There are some, and (there) should be increased, opportunities for therapeutic intervention for parents as well.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The loose fit is perfect for layering, too, and packs down surprisingly well.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Liberally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberally. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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