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as in properly
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as in politely
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorously
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While you may be tempted to pull it out of the oven when the top starts to brown, taking the pastry past light golden edges ensures a crispy crust that’s properly cooked all the way through.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026 -
Amelirad said Mohammadi had participated in anti-government protests that erupted earlier that year when Mahsa Amini died in police custody after being detained for not wearing her headscarf properly.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Shortly before launching his solo career in 1972, Thompson politely declined Don Henley and Glenn Frey’s overtures to join what soon became the Eagles.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Officer Manny Gomez politely asked everyone to stay on the sidewalk.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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His game is decently talented and smart in possession.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles played decently in his debut while losing to NHL-leading Colorado on Monday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Princess Bride is superbly planned and deferentially orchestrated — its theme fits its telling.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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The glorious sweep of progress toward Roman civilization and prosperity means the end of an idyllic, virtuously rustic Golden Age.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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Mike always conducted himself respectfully and with care for those around him.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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To see residents push back respectfully shows democracy at work — even though the town has far weightier issues to resolve.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2026
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Rather than trying to cram in too much, Irontown Modular has sensibly kept things nice and simple inside, and this helps lend the space an open and spacious appearance.—
Adam Williams
March 03,
New Atlas,
3 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine sensibly sees firm security guarantees as the necessary starting point to ensure that any territorial concessions don’t become a foothold from which Russia can simply resume its attack.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The measure would allow many Cuban Americans to take legal ownership of a large chunk of the sprawling small private enterprises that have flourished on the island that have already been getting funding discreetly from Miami, but are under the names of relatives and friends on the island.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, the Dominican Republic’s tourist board also has their own set of safety tips for visitors which include keeping your passport and valuables in a hotel safe, using your phone or camera discreetly, and avoiding walking alone at night.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Decorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorously. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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