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as in well
in a pleasing way
he's a nicely helpful child
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2
as in fine
in a satisfactory way
I'm doing nicely, and thanks for asking
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as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy
excuse yourself nicely and you should be fine
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Recent Examples of nicely
The parquets seem nicely maintained with great little border details.
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Katie McDonough, Curbed, 4 May 2026
Jefferson, now working on the Declaration of Independence, nicely tightened that up.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The crunchy noodles contrast so nicely with the chewy pancakes.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 May 2026
Luis Rodriguez, executive housekeeper at Wave Resort, says his team never skips cleaning the entryway floor and walls, using a nicely scented cleaner so guests immediately walk into a fresh, clean smell.
—Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
The addition of Bamgboye rounds out TCU’s frontcourt for next season nicely.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 May 2026
The aqueous action scenes — cascades of water swirling around aerial charges — should play out nicely on the big screen during the film’s theatrical release.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 1 May 2026
Their 2020 Earth Smoke Pinot Noir is drinking nicely with a few additional years in the bottle after release.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
This hat comes in multiple sizes and colors and can fold up nicely when packed in a suitcase, retaining its shape afterward.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Katie McDonough, Curbed, 4 May 2026
Jefferson, now working on the Declaration of Independence, nicely tightened that up.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The crunchy noodles contrast so nicely with the chewy pancakes.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 May 2026
Luis Rodriguez, executive housekeeper at Wave Resort, says his team never skips cleaning the entryway floor and walls, using a nicely scented cleaner so guests immediately walk into a fresh, clean smell.
—Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
The addition of Bamgboye rounds out TCU’s frontcourt for next season nicely.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 May 2026
The aqueous action scenes — cascades of water swirling around aerial charges — should play out nicely on the big screen during the film’s theatrical release.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 1 May 2026
Their 2020 Earth Smoke Pinot Noir is drinking nicely with a few additional years in the bottle after release.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
This hat comes in multiple sizes and colors and can fold up nicely when packed in a suitcase, retaining its shape afterward.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicely
Adverb
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In light of federal immigration crackdowns, funding cuts and rollbacks to civil rights protections and oversight, how can California better serve vulnerable student populations, including those who are immigrants, are LGBTQ+ and have disabilities?—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The tension was best presented throughout the third period, as Minnesota had 11 shots on goals to just one from Montreal.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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The fine-dining concept landed on 39th Street after numerous locations fell through, taking over a space that was previously home to a Michelin-star restaurant.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Well, seems to work fine for us.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The pedigree of the studio also shows in some of the vocal talent involved, which includes a hammy Michael Sheen as a scheming hotel owner and Brian Cox as Lorcan and Charlie’s kindly grandfather.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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Many people on the internet did not take kindly to such puritanical belt-tightening.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But manage again when the Yankees great known as Donnie Baseball was about to turn 65?—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jack Nicholson appeared in a rare photo as the cinema great turned 89.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Carlos, a Mexican citizen, crossed the southern border in 1997 after not finding a good-paying job in his home state of Guerrero, Mexico.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Jesus never talked about children or the elderly and wisely remained a bachelor with no kids but did date casually and was apparently very good-looking.—
John Kenney,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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In line with our standard procedures, Lilly Global Patient Safety thoroughly assessed the individual report, which was submitted within days of commercial availability, and determined it was not reasonably related to Foundayo.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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My attention was reasonably high.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
Adverb
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This root veggie is known for its deliciously sweet, earthy flavor and high vitamin C content.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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Someone once thought that butter, brown sugar, and pineapple should cook together at the bottom of a cast-iron skillet to make a deliciously gooey topping for a cake when flipped over.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Rushing has spread his good at-bats out alright.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Both worked alright as a handoff from one to the other, but felt a little slow.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Nicely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicely. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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