as in positively
in an approving manner
a gigantic mall that was complimentarily hailed by its developer as "a total shopping experience"
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Adverb
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Couric noted that his parents — Kennedy and Ed Schlossberg — were not portrayed particularly positively in the show.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026 -
While there was no major breakthrough, representatives from both countries spoke positively about the more than two-hour meeting.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The poll found that favorability rating held true for both political parties, with 84% of Catholic Republicans and 89% of Catholic Democrats viewing him favorably.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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Even now — as Dems appear to be surging — polling suggests that fewer than 40% of Americans view the Democratic Party favorably.—
Matt K. Lewis,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Complimentarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimentarily. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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