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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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This all-in form of college sports accounting has been championed by economists who believe the siloed nature of many athletic departments force them to make financial decisions without properly weighing the campus-wide impact.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
4 Nov. 2025 -
Your body requires vitamins to function properly and maintain good health.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
4 Nov. 2025
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The reporter politely persisted.—
Brian Brant,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Celebrini and Smith mostly smiled, answered the questions, and politely complied with the request in a video that had close to 400,000 views as of early Wednesday.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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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
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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
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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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High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the coast and throughout the Bay respectfully.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even as tourists from around the world wander the cemetery, the Jiménez family treats the holiday as a sacred communion, inviting outsiders only to witness and participate respectfully.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even so, more than 70% of teens have used AI companions and half use them regularly, according to a recent study from Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that studies and advocates for using screens and digital media sensibly.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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The inexperienced head coach has sensibly made only minor tweaks since taking over, sticking with the compact, direct football that has served Brentford so well.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Neighboring Chateau Marmont, but tucked discreetly away from prying eyes, the house party’s lively energy was palpable from afar.—
Jamila Stewart,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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Plus, the pad and ports are discreetly tucked into the top shelf, so the lamp retains its classic aesthetic.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Decorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorously. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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