as in fine
in a satisfactory way
the previous renters had left the cottage's kitchen acceptably clean
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Recent Examples of acceptably
Others had difficulties getting the seat and water to remain at acceptably warm temperatures.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptably
Adverb
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Essa Led by chef Phil Marchant, Essa is pushing Brisbane’s fine-dining scene forward.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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The film’s craft is similarly sophisticated, featuring sparse, atmospheric music from Vichaya Vatanasapt that wouldn’t be out of place in one of the film’s fine-dining establishments.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Kids should be learning skills that lead to good-paying jobs, not just memorizing answers for a test.—
Suzette Valladares,
Oc Register,
27 Oct. 2025
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The losers in this round are Toby and our not-so-perfect Tom, who struggles the entire episode, which is strange for a man who is that good-looking.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Other reviewers appreciate the sweater’s relaxed silhouette that drapes nicely without looking baggy.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Inside you’ll find a tasteful palette of light woods and maritime colors––sand, coral, azure––that nicely complement the drama seen through the floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness are tested in constantly changing combinations designed to reward the most well-rounded performers.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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In Southern cuisine, a main dish is best complemented by a host of incredible side dishes.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Did alright in the Championship last season but physicality is an issue.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The stand-ins did alright, handing the Mariners a 3-2 setback for the Dodgers’ 91st win of the season.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Gonzalez fouled Brunson once but otherwise held up respectably against the Knicks star in his maiden shift.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Since both Morisot and Manet families were respectably upper-middle class, there was no problem in her sitting as a model for him.—
Robert Taylor,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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But do the hierarchy want another frank agitator in Maresca, having been sufficiently chastened by Amorim’s semi-regular public declarations?—
Peter South,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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And how will their rolling hardware sufficiently navigate London’s Roman roads and medieval meanderings?—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
5 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Inspectors also found that staff didn’t always wear all the necessary PPE, take the PPE on and off properly or adequately sanitize the gear.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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For others, strapped for space or time, the path to eating adequately while not overspending is more challenging.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Acceptably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptably. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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