Definition of accordinglynext
as in therefore
for this or that reason the application deadline was yesterday; accordingly, only applications mailed before midnight can be considered

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Recent Examples of accordingly Artificial is introduced as Ilya’s story before Sam takes charge of the narrative; accordingly, the tone turns almost sinister, with Ilya and eventual OpenAI CTO Mira Murati (Monica Barbaro) looking on in disempowered horror. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 Employees choose their lane from a menu that typically ranges from conservative to aggressive, and the portfolio is constructed accordingly. — Stuart Robertson, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Each of the ballet’s 16 dancers has an individual look rather than a uniform, and Posen developed the clothes accordingly. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 Also on the top bezel, on the far left, is the ambient light sensor, which measures the brightness of your surroundings and automatically adjusts the display accordingly. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accordingly
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Adverb
  • The defense of Brazilian democracy must therefore rest not only with the Brazilian people, through free, fair and transparent elections, but also with the vigilance and engagement of the international community.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • This idea—that different forms of comedy reward and therefore encourage different ways of being funny—is my main argument here.
    — Dan Brooks, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • And my wife, Amisha, who had never seemed so tired, had also never looked so full of unabashed love.
    — Raj Panjabi, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
  • In a season where layering and personal styling are so important, the belt is an essential accessory.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Democrats must decide whether to take the deal in front of them or, possibly with a congressional majority next year, craft a version more to their liking that may be met with staunch GOP opposition and, thus, gridlock purgatory yet again.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Some believed that phallic icons served as protective amulets against infertility and evil spirits, thus leading to their incorporation in performances, art, and architecture.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • There is little judgment of the quality of the works, and consequently little culmination.
    — Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • As atmospheric carbon rises to levels beyond precedent in human history and consequently raises the global temperature to levels unprecedented on the human scale, the importance of places where carbon is sequestered becomes ever greater.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 Oct. 2026

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“Accordingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accordingly. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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