duly

adverb

ˈdü-lē How to pronounce duly (audio)
Definition of dulynext
as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose the perpetrators of this outrageous crime will be duly punished

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Recent Examples of duly Mbappé stepped up in the 70th minute and duly converted for his seventh goal of the tournament – overtaking Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race due to his assist total. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 Iranian state television duly presented the agreement as proof that Iran had compelled America to accept its conditions, which helps explain the alarm in Israel and among Washington's hawks. — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 19 June 2026 The Tartan Army duly took a victory lap with kilts and bagpipes. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026 Home Assistant proclaimed 2023 to be the Year of the Voice and duly launched a prototype Voice Assistant. — New Atlas, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for duly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duly
  1. properly
  2. correctly
  3. appropriately
  4. happily
Adverb
  • Pre-chilling your cooler and its contents, layering ice strategically, and packing food properly can all help keep everything colder for longer.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026
  • The vulnerability, which stems from a failure to properly filter HTML embedded in an email, allows malicious JavaScript execution.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026
Definition of properly
Adverb
  • Likewise, burning smells, musty odors, unexpected water around the indoor unit or ice forming on refrigerant lines can all signal that another issue remains or that the repair wasn't completed correctly.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • The more consequential thing happened to the eleven people who watched her present that diagnosis, and who learned in a single session what naming the structure correctly is worth in that organization.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of correctly
Adverb
  • After all, there’s a fine line between being appropriately informative and the dreaded overshare.
    — Christian Dashiell Published, Parents, 26 July 2026
  • Without robust harness engineering, an AI's ability to detect and appropriately respond to users in distress can be severely compromised.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of appropriately
Adverb
  • Some children can watch an energetic cartoon and then happily move on to building with blocks or playing outside.
    — Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Seeing your pup happily playing in the backyard or snoozing on the couch can provide reassurance for you without creating confusion for your dog.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of happily

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“Duly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duly. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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