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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For all of that gross amount of money spent it should be universally positively recognized.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026 -
In the protein-obsessive landscape of today, a couple of Quest bars sounds positively quaint.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Out of the 86 businesses that have received grants, 13 have closed, a rate Calloway said compares favorably to traditional venture capital outcomes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Just 4% of Muslim Americans viewed Israel favorably.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Complimentarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complimentarily. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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