as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
dressed correctly for an appearance in court
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Recent Examples of correctly
The bravura production and costume design are respectively by Suzie Davies and Jacqueline Durran, both correctly tipping the outrageous into the tacky.
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Many brands can last several years when applied correctly.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
Three focused workouts per week can transform your body and your mindset when done correctly.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
After all, veterans get one real chance to submit their VA claims correctly.
—Irene Watkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Building legal structures that hold up over time When done correctly, strategic legal structures bring entity design, trust planning, governance, and real economic purpose together into one cohesive system.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Pingree began assembling the holdings in the mid-1800s after correctly anticipating the decline of Salem’s maritime economy—a diversification play that still shapes the landscape of northern New England.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
And let’s make sure it’s being spent correctly or classified correctly.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
For example, his insistence that his opponents pronounce his name correctly.
—Rebecca Traister, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Many brands can last several years when applied correctly.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
Three focused workouts per week can transform your body and your mindset when done correctly.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
After all, veterans get one real chance to submit their VA claims correctly.
—Irene Watkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Building legal structures that hold up over time When done correctly, strategic legal structures bring entity design, trust planning, governance, and real economic purpose together into one cohesive system.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Pingree began assembling the holdings in the mid-1800s after correctly anticipating the decline of Salem’s maritime economy—a diversification play that still shapes the landscape of northern New England.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
And let’s make sure it’s being spent correctly or classified correctly.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
For example, his insistence that his opponents pronounce his name correctly.
—Rebecca Traister, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correctly
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The next day at the summit, while everyone else sported their Team USA gear properly tucked and pressed, Liu showed up in something straight out of Jennifer Beal’s wardrobe in Flashdance.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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To receive the award, the authority completed governance transparency requirements including ethics training for all board members, properly conducting open and public meetings and filing financial transactions and compensation reports to the state controller in a timely manner.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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The commission will look to see whether local or state officers appropriately investigated the activity at the ranch, and whether legislative action could be needed to either punish such crimes, or prevent them from happening again.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
17 Feb. 2026
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The governor’s visionary housing agenda appropriately prioritizes starter homes.—
Zac Blanchard,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Correctly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correctly. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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