as in good
in a satisfactory way
her latest novel is selling decently, if not spectacularly
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Recent Examples of decently
Payamps only made two appearances in Atlanta this season after being claimed off waivers and performed decently, allowing one run in 2 2/3 innings pitched.
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Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
Long has another double-digit tackling game and the Rams defense plays decently in the first half, but the ineptitude of the CSU offense remains an Achilles’ heel.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Each of the three flavors (chocolate, coffee, and vanilla) fared decently in our taste test, eliciting no overtly negative feedback.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
Heating up to 200 square feet, this space heater works to warm a home office as well as decently sized living room.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2025
There are decently unsettling moments as Mia’s quest leads her to poke around a decrepit former amusement park, the empty prison and other sites.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The secondary held up decently against a veteran quarterback, with Khamari Terrell having his best game of the season, recording a pass breakup, a tackle for loss and six total tackles.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 5 Oct. 2025
Legion Space has come a long way and decently emulates a console experience.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
And Reid was a five-star recruit who performed decently as a freshman on one of the deepest rosters in college hoops.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
Long has another double-digit tackling game and the Rams defense plays decently in the first half, but the ineptitude of the CSU offense remains an Achilles’ heel.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Each of the three flavors (chocolate, coffee, and vanilla) fared decently in our taste test, eliciting no overtly negative feedback.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
Heating up to 200 square feet, this space heater works to warm a home office as well as decently sized living room.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2025
There are decently unsettling moments as Mia’s quest leads her to poke around a decrepit former amusement park, the empty prison and other sites.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The secondary held up decently against a veteran quarterback, with Khamari Terrell having his best game of the season, recording a pass breakup, a tackle for loss and six total tackles.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 5 Oct. 2025
Legion Space has come a long way and decently emulates a console experience.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
And Reid was a five-star recruit who performed decently as a freshman on one of the deepest rosters in college hoops.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decently
Adverb
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Young people have greater access to college at all levels and are prepared for good-paying jobs through apprenticeships.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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There’s no shame in combining two colors that look berry good together.—
Essence,
Essence,
15 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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More than 20 years ago, chef Lanny Lancarte II bought a former 1930s duplex on West Seventh Street for a fine-dining restaurant.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Jan. 2026
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The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station are doing fine after the first-ever medical evaluation from the orbital lab, NASA says.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Other reviewers appreciate the sweater’s relaxed silhouette that drapes nicely without looking baggy.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Inside you’ll find a tasteful palette of light woods and maritime colors––sand, coral, azure––that nicely complement the drama seen through the floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Former collaborators Naomi Watts and Laura Dern, who also credited him with shaping their careers, paid tribute as well.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Davidson, who shot 0 for 14 in the final three quarters, briefly left the game in the third as well, but returned for the start of the fourth.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Did alright in the Championship (on loan to Burnley) last season but physicality is an issue.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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Things were looking alright for the Giants, who saw a huge momentum boost at the end of the first half with Minnesota looking set to go to the break with a 13-3 lead.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
22 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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The Vikings cruised to a quick score to open the game, but the Commanders responded with a drive that started out respectably.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
8 Dec. 2025
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Gonzalez fouled Brunson once but otherwise held up respectably against the Knicks star in his maiden shift.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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His housing policies catered to the wealthy and real estate elites, failed to adequately invest in public housing and lower-income neighborhoods and greatly increased the city’s affordable housing crisis.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Earlier on Thursday, Judge Curtis Faber rejected Weinstein's bid for a new trial in Haley's case, ruling juror complaints about decorum in the deliberation room were adequately addressed.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Decently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decently. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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