as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
make sure you greet our guests appropriately
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Recent Examples of appropriately
An appropriately tropical vibe fills this 530-room property sprawling across 32 acres of blooms, tropical grass, stone cranes, and deities.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
For instance, provide them with a measuring cup to scoop out a serving of cereal or an appropriately-sized spoon to add potatoes to their plate.
—Sally Kuzemchak, Parents, 7 Mar. 2026
The Democrats should have done a better job of making sure their candidates are registered appropriately.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Some owners wish their houses had been more appropriately oriented on their lots — perhaps for a better view, more efficient drainage, better protection from prevailing winds or more sunlight.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
If antibiotics are appropriately valued, private investment will return and competition will increase, encouraging antibiotic developers to harness the full capabilities and efficiencies promised by AI.
—Henry Skinner, STAT, 5 Mar. 2026
Luckily for investigators, the plant has some appropriately spooky attributes.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026
The administration appropriately briefed the Gang of Eight ahead of Operation Epic Fury, immediately followed by briefings to all members of Congress this week.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Together, programs can be developed to appropriately integrate into the health curriculum.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
For instance, provide them with a measuring cup to scoop out a serving of cereal or an appropriately-sized spoon to add potatoes to their plate.
—Sally Kuzemchak, Parents, 7 Mar. 2026
The Democrats should have done a better job of making sure their candidates are registered appropriately.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Some owners wish their houses had been more appropriately oriented on their lots — perhaps for a better view, more efficient drainage, better protection from prevailing winds or more sunlight.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
If antibiotics are appropriately valued, private investment will return and competition will increase, encouraging antibiotic developers to harness the full capabilities and efficiencies promised by AI.
—Henry Skinner, STAT, 5 Mar. 2026
Luckily for investigators, the plant has some appropriately spooky attributes.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026
The administration appropriately briefed the Gang of Eight ahead of Operation Epic Fury, immediately followed by briefings to all members of Congress this week.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Together, programs can be developed to appropriately integrate into the health curriculum.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriately
Adverb
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According to the complaint, the historically Black university failed to maintain adequate security and did not properly respond to warnings about potential violence.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The screen installed on the door was not properly constructed to prevent pest entry, as the mesh openings were excessively large.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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After conversing with the bots, participants correctly identified the hypothetical condition only about a third of the time.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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And time your ascent correctly—climbers should begin to descend no later than noon.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Appropriately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appropriately. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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