as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
the young painter has been appositely compared with the most prominent artists of the previous century such inexcusably boorish behavior is fully deserving of an appositely harsh reprimand
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Adverb
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Impossible to judge him properly before then.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025 -
Alvar Aalto’s wiggly vase is instantly recognizable—a collectible item that will properly commemorate the special occasion.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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More pertinently, if Iroegbunam or Gueye tired or did not screen passes correctly (shown below), Rogers and Emiliano Buendia had huge spaces to receive and turn, owing to Everton’s deep centre-backs refusing to step out.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Most shoes have a firm outer, which takes up more space in your suitcase and can easily be dented if not packed correctly.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Yet, if a person is not appropriately dressed or is unable to regulate the temperature, prolonged exposure to any environment that is cooler than the body might result in hypothermia.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps appropriately, Clooney's new movie Jay Kelly follows him as an aging actor who reflects on the choices he's made over a long and successful career while traveling through Europe with his manager (Adam Sandler).—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Appositely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appositely. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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