as in good
in a satisfactory way
her latest novel is selling decently, if not spectacularly
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Recent Examples of decently
Peterson pitched decently that day (five innings, three runs with two earned) and emerged as a stabilizing force for a rotation that needed one.
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Tim Britton, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Part of his early issues were a result of playing alongside three rookies — Kenneth Grant, Jordan Phillips and Zeek Biggers — who all struggled early, but played decently late.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Randall was a decently productive depth receiver for three years at Clemson, moved to running back for his senior season, and promptly ran for 814 yards and 10 touchdowns to lead the Tigers’ backfield.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
The rest is decently crafted, but somewhat stiff and unremarkable.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026
To get it through a decently tight slalom section, move the wheel from horizontal to little less than 90-degrees and repeat.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Slash to appear post-birth-disappearance decently alert at hard taco brunch with other adults who have been wondering about you, as in about your wholeness as a person—then boob communications from a baby not even present arrive.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
On the track, Lamar and Rihanna’s vocals both sound great, easily cutting through the mix, while the percussion is again decently crisp.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
That said, the rooms are decently sized—especially the L and XL categories—and the property as a whole is designed to comfortably accommodate guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Tim Britton, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Part of his early issues were a result of playing alongside three rookies — Kenneth Grant, Jordan Phillips and Zeek Biggers — who all struggled early, but played decently late.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Randall was a decently productive depth receiver for three years at Clemson, moved to running back for his senior season, and promptly ran for 814 yards and 10 touchdowns to lead the Tigers’ backfield.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
The rest is decently crafted, but somewhat stiff and unremarkable.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026
To get it through a decently tight slalom section, move the wheel from horizontal to little less than 90-degrees and repeat.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Slash to appear post-birth-disappearance decently alert at hard taco brunch with other adults who have been wondering about you, as in about your wholeness as a person—then boob communications from a baby not even present arrive.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
On the track, Lamar and Rihanna’s vocals both sound great, easily cutting through the mix, while the percussion is again decently crisp.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
That said, the rooms are decently sized—especially the L and XL categories—and the property as a whole is designed to comfortably accommodate guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decently
Adverb
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My Second New Deal builds career pathways through apprenticeships and trade schools, pairs student debt relief with good-paying jobs and secures Social Security and Medicare for every generation.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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That includes business owners and entrepreneurs who create good-paying jobs and make this city the economic engine of America.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Adverb
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The fine-dining concept landed on 39th Street after numerous locations fell through, taking over a space that was previously home to a Michelin-star restaurant.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Well, seems to work fine for us.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Adverb
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Either way, Netflix respectfully disagrees with the honorable gentleman from the former Republic of Texas, to put it nicely.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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The hardwood floors throughout are nicely maintained with thin beams and decorative borders.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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In light of federal immigration crackdowns, funding cuts and rollbacks to civil rights protections and oversight, how can California better serve vulnerable student populations, including those who are immigrants, are LGBTQ+ and have disabilities?—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The tension was best presented throughout the third period, as Minnesota had 11 shots on goals to just one from Montreal.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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Rushing has spread his good at-bats out alright.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Both worked alright as a handoff from one to the other, but felt a little slow.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Multiple parts of California had a respectably high influx of new residents during March.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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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
Adverb
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Think of your skin-care routine as the first step in your makeup application process; if your skin is adequately hydrated and prepped, your makeup will look so much better.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
7 May 2026
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County governments have not adequately invested in fire and flood safety.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Decently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decently. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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