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
Paramount would seek to ensure that the WBD linear cable is appropriately valued as part of its overall effort to acquire the entirety of WBD.
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Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Giscard d’Estaing’s campaign self-consciously emulated American political campaigns of the day, and Depardon appropriately applies the tools of direct cinema to give us a probing, intimate look at the candidate on the cusp of power.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Another charmingly and appropriately named bird, the tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) has crested gray feathers that peak proudly on its head.
—Kier Holmes, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
Dress appropriately for cold weather to avoid hypothermia.
—Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Some of the expositional scenes have been fleshed out with appropriately Christie-ian flourishes, like an extended parlor reveal sequence here transplanted to a train.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
Garlic honey must be appropriately made.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
To the Bridgerton season four premiere in Paris, the former Love Islander and current supermodel wore an appropriately theatrical gown.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2026
Williams made an appropriately horny joke during an interview with Gayle King, while Storrie's interactions with The Bear star Ayo Edebiri made the rounds online.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Giscard d’Estaing’s campaign self-consciously emulated American political campaigns of the day, and Depardon appropriately applies the tools of direct cinema to give us a probing, intimate look at the candidate on the cusp of power.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Another charmingly and appropriately named bird, the tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) has crested gray feathers that peak proudly on its head.
—Kier Holmes, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
Dress appropriately for cold weather to avoid hypothermia.
—Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Some of the expositional scenes have been fleshed out with appropriately Christie-ian flourishes, like an extended parlor reveal sequence here transplanted to a train.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
Garlic honey must be appropriately made.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
To the Bridgerton season four premiere in Paris, the former Love Islander and current supermodel wore an appropriately theatrical gown.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2026
Williams made an appropriately horny joke during an interview with Gayle King, while Storrie's interactions with The Bear star Ayo Edebiri made the rounds online.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriately
Adverb
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This timing is meant to ensure the pill absorbs properly, McCoy explained.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Keep in mind that firm menstrual cups are more likely to open properly after being inserted.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The newest panelist, who just last week correctly clocked Tiffany Haddish as Le Who Who, continued her winning streak.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Jan. 2026
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Longer shot winners reduces the number of winning tickets and increases the payout for those speculating correctly.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Appropriately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appropriately. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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