as in good
in a satisfactory way
her latest novel is selling decently, if not spectacularly
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Recent Examples of decently
Amazing dresses and decently priced.
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Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
His game is decently talented and smart in possession.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles played decently in his debut while losing to NHL-leading Colorado on Monday.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Kings played decently in his debut while losing to NHL-leading Colorado on Monday.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
And amid the upheaval of the roster at the trade deadline, the Bulls have completely lost their ability to beat teams out of the break, resulting in a recurring — and deflating — pattern of competing decently in the first half, then falling apart after halftime.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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, 23 Jan. 2026
The Nightingale has had a decently long journey to the screen, beginning with TriStar’s move to lock down film rights in 2015, with Ann Peacock coming on to write and Cantillon to produce.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2026
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.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
His game is decently talented and smart in possession.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles played decently in his debut while losing to NHL-leading Colorado on Monday.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Kings played decently in his debut while losing to NHL-leading Colorado on Monday.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
And amid the upheaval of the roster at the trade deadline, the Bulls have completely lost their ability to beat teams out of the break, resulting in a recurring — and deflating — pattern of competing decently in the first half, then falling apart after halftime.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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, 23 Jan. 2026
The Nightingale has had a decently long journey to the screen, beginning with TriStar’s move to lock down film rights in 2015, with Ann Peacock coming on to write and Cantillon to produce.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2026
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.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decently
Adverb
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Forbes, Devin’s face, 29 years old, good-looking.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
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The middle class expanded, with people landing good-paying jobs that resulted in higher tax revenue for state coffers.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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After all, Tatis did just fine as the Dominican’s leadoff hitter in the World Baseball Classic.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The announcement comes at a moment when calls for reform at fine-dining institutions and the awards bestowed on them have become a flashpoint.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This trailer, however, has a homey design with fittings that would work nicely inside a luxury camper van or tiny home.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2026
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That outlook also sets them up nicely to potentially move up and down the board with trades.—
Mike Kaye
March 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Austin-Gatson emphasized that Georgia's current system — primaries followed by general elections — allows voters to better evaluate candidates and ensures fairness in the process.—
CBS Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Sacramento got to the line plenty as well before the break, shooting 8 for 11.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Rihanna is reportedly doing alright after a suspect was taken into custody for allegedly firing at her home on Sunday.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Mar. 2026
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But things have gotten a little more uptight than alright with Moy’s family.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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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Some bakers find that adding lemon juice or vinegar to milk approximates buttermilk’s acidity adequately for their uses.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Regulators are concerned the system fails to adequately detect and warn drivers about degraded visibility from glare, fog, or dust.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Decently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decently. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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