1
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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3
as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy
excuse yourself nicely and you should be fine
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Recent Examples of nicely
Unlike Substrate, xLight’s strategy is to play nicely within the existing ecosystem, developing technology that can integrate into rather than displace ASML’s and TSMC’s existing architectures.
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Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026
The kitchen is quite small but nicely renovated (the tile floors are lovely).
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 22 June 2026
For a non-stuffy button-down shirt like Kidman’s, this linen option nicely balances a relaxed yet polished look.
—Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
Analysts at Deutsche Bank summed it up nicely in a June 11 note to clients.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 21 June 2026
If swapping is an option, install towel hooks so each towel has its own spot for drying and can hang nicely.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
The recipe makes about 3 ⅓ cups of filling, which filled the dish nicely.
—Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
Thanks to this, highs for Fresno and the south valley will hold nicely in the low 90s through the weekend.
—Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
There's a burst of citrusy freshness in every creamy bite of this terrific cheesecake, nicely balanced with a buttery graham cracker crust.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026
Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026
The kitchen is quite small but nicely renovated (the tile floors are lovely).
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 22 June 2026
For a non-stuffy button-down shirt like Kidman’s, this linen option nicely balances a relaxed yet polished look.
—Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
Analysts at Deutsche Bank summed it up nicely in a June 11 note to clients.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 21 June 2026
If swapping is an option, install towel hooks so each towel has its own spot for drying and can hang nicely.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
The recipe makes about 3 ⅓ cups of filling, which filled the dish nicely.
—Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
Thanks to this, highs for Fresno and the south valley will hold nicely in the low 90s through the weekend.
—Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
There's a burst of citrusy freshness in every creamy bite of this terrific cheesecake, nicely balanced with a buttery graham cracker crust.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicely
Adverb
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Now, the one-year grace period for the act’s mandatory registration requirements has ended, meaning agencies must be registered as model management companies or groups with the New York Department of Labor (NYDL) to better enable models to discern legitimate representation.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
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Cyle Larin got the party started for Canada with a goal in the 16th minute as well.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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And fine just got commoditized.—
Harold Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Routing calls to my phone worked fine, too.—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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State needs kindly, and agree on the next check-in date.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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Guha has framed the research as a reason to look more kindly on foods rich in phytic acid.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
Adverb
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Well, Lila's off doing great now.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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These same resentments likely erupted in the murder of Clapham and in the solidarity a great many local people felt with the Panis woman.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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Industry officials say their rise will lead to good-paying jobs.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Delivering good-paying jobs by ensuring these centers leverage local trades and pay prevailing wages.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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This is why there's no single metric that can deliver a reasonably straightforward assessment of your gut health like there is for cholesterol or blood pressure.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
22 June 2026
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Road imperfections are absorbed with composure, wind noise is reasonably controlled, and the cabin feels quieter than many compact rivals.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
Adverb
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Some pastimes are distractions, some are distortions, and some few are true distillations—refining a city or a place or a community to its essence, deliciously sipped by all.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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Enter the Darling Clementine, a tart, fizzy, deliciously pink alternative to classic morning cocktails.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
20 June 2026
Adverb
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Went to Monaco on loan in February and has done alright there.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 May 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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“Nicely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicely. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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