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But the two began chatting amiably in an all-too-rare display of across-the-divide grace.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Nov. 2025 -
Parker has always seemed to amiably float along in his retro-futurist space cloud.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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But straight women and men and cis couples, with and without children in tow, are plentiful enough, and all apparently enjoying a bubble that presents a happy fantasy of just how beneficient an actual matriarchy might feel, even for those not part of that cheerfully lopsided majority.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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The home’s interiors have been stylishly and cheerfully updated with bright-white walls, contemporary creamy furniture, and a sleek, streamlined bathroom and kitchen that look like they were renovated yesterday.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2026
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The disgraced outgoing mayor of New York City is a big personality in a position of power with numerous scandals and gaffes for Fumudoh to prod at in her signature affably combative style.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
13 Nov. 2025
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Breakfast that ranges from the familiar to the affably quirky.—
Merrill Shindler,
Daily News,
21 Aug. 2025
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Officials in Jackson County and Kansas City took the loss cordially, but continued to pitch themselves as potential partners, criticizing the high price tag of the Kansas stadium deal.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
23 Dec. 2025
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In 2019, she was also cordially invited to The White House's 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Another parade newbie, the Mario balloon cheerily made its way down Sixth Avenue.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
27 Nov. 2025
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Chenoweth cheerily waved over the rest of the cast for a group shot, and a handler produced Donegan’s Miss America sash and tiara.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The service Service at Faena New York is finely tuned and graciously instinctive.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The front desk attendant graciously meets you at the bottom of the glamorous wrought-iron staircase.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Before the game, Wood good-naturedly chatted it up with fans of Montana, which annually travels well.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Paulsen laughs good-naturedly at the turn of phrase.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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When a visitor arrives in a classroom, a classroom ambassador welcomes them, introduces himself and the subject being taught, and courteously asks for the visitor’s name and affiliation.—
Walter Fields,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Congenially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congenially. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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