as in good
in a satisfactory way
her latest novel is selling decently, if not spectacularly
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Recent Examples of decently
Williams played decently well, but there are plenty of areas that need to improve for the Bears next week.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Tidy and serene, and on a decently high floor.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 8 Sep. 2025
Those are leading to some decently sized deals with the average Flex customer representing more than $1 million of ending ARR.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
But glowing numbers aside, the touchpad is smooth and precise, with a decently clicky response to every tap.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Edge player Grayson Murphy played the most defensive snaps (54) and graded out decently, per PFF.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Out in traffic, the white, yellow and red warning markers appeared reliably following a decently loud beep to get my attention.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The moral gray area between this student and teacher makes for a fascinating dynamic, and the actress uses her reliably quiet power to turn in a decently compelling performance.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Tidy and serene, and on a decently high floor.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 8 Sep. 2025
Those are leading to some decently sized deals with the average Flex customer representing more than $1 million of ending ARR.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
But glowing numbers aside, the touchpad is smooth and precise, with a decently clicky response to every tap.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Edge player Grayson Murphy played the most defensive snaps (54) and graded out decently, per PFF.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Out in traffic, the white, yellow and red warning markers appeared reliably following a decently loud beep to get my attention.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The moral gray area between this student and teacher makes for a fascinating dynamic, and the actress uses her reliably quiet power to turn in a decently compelling performance.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decently
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Hochul touted the program as a way to expand access to higher education and good-paying jobs, strengthen the state’s workforce, and invest in community colleges.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
12 Aug. 2025
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Shake it up good and don’t over dress it!—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
4 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Wide receiver Rashee Rice, arguably their biggest threat in their passing game, has served two games of his six-game suspension, and Thornton has filled in nicely for Rice so far.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Another place Liquid Glass flows nicely is in Photos.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The latter is a fine-dining experience named after the resort’s ethos—Celebrate Happiness, Explain Sadness.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Stafford’s back held up fine.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Adolescence was a big winner on the night, also taking best limited series as well as Erin Doherty winning best supporting actress and Owen Cooper becoming the youngest-ever winner for best supporting actor in a limited series.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Rogen is best known for his comedy roles in Knocked-Up, Superbad, Pineapple Express, 40-Year-Old-Virgin.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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However, until getting shut down by the Pirates, the Rockies had been playing respectably since the All-Star break.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Finally, profits should be adequately reinvested in the company with the goal to support cash generation in time.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Beyond the considerable issue of adequately defending the potent Eagles offense, the Chiefs most obviously will seek to better protect Mahomes — who was sacked six times and pressured 16 times without the Eagles blitzing once.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Decently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decently. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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