handsomely

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Recent Examples of handsomely The networks have been paid handsomely to run the sprockets off the 30-second commercial, in which the Kelces scramble to get ready to host a Sunday afternoon of NFL action. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026 McCauley, who formerly worked as a corrections officer, was paid handsomely for the gig — over $100K a year while sharing the lifestyle of a star on the rise. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026 Achane was supposed to be the driving force of the offense in 2026 after being handsomely rewarded with a four-year contract extension worth $64 million, $32 million of which is guaranteed. — Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026 An increase in offence and another strong season in even-strength outscoring would increase his value handsomely. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Volvo does interiors handsomely with upscale materials, spacious designs and complementary colors and trims. — James Raia, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2026 Investors have been rewarded handsomely over the course of his 15-year tenure, with shares rising around 2,205%, compared to the S & P 500 ‘s 560% gain. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 Employees at these large corporations are paid handsomely and are supposedly doing all this stressful work, and what do users get? — Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 One such building—the impressive Art-Nouveau mansion that now houses the Egyptian consulate—sits majestically beside the bay, handsomely showing off its columned façade and ornate wrought-iron railings following a complete restoration in 2010. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handsomely
Adverb
  • Color, wallpaper, marble, mosaic, and Zellige tiling are used generously, but often in concentrated moments.
    — Amira Hashish, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The rooms Cool, spacious, and with color schemes that reflect the desertscape outside, the villas are generously sized (between 77 and 240 square meters) with floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Gen Z fared best, with most getting back more than 80 cents per dollar—but that’s still well short of breaking even.
    — Shae Lake, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
  • By implementing strategies that address the CSF's six key functions, districts, colleges and universities can better identify, protect, detect, respond to and recover from potential incidents, enhancing their overall resilience.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • On-site boutiques and convenience stores add ease, while thoughtfully placed artifacts and local artwork deepen the connection to Hawaiian culture.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The film has drawn the somewhat odd criticism — also cited, candidly, in a review from his publication — that the story is told almost exclusively from the point of view of Israelis, a complaint to which Cohen responds thoughtfully.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • The amenities in the room are unmarked, in beautiful refillable containers, and have a natural, earthy scent that blends nicely with the environment.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Gia does seem to be settling nicely into her second stint as an NFL WAG, though.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • The camera pans across images of Boston’s historic Fenway Park and a grim-looking Schumer, contrasting those shots with footage of Collins cheerfully hobnobbing with Maine voters.
    — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Lon Cheng, a Cambodian vendor who has lived in Thailand for over 20 years, cheerfully called to customers and danced along with the music behind his vegetable stall.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • But as my husband observed and very kindly reminded me, many families here spend three or four uninterrupted holiday weeks together.
    — Brooke Black, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Cuban government, predictably, did not take the report’s suggestions kindly.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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