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Recent Examples of finely
This tie is finely poised — but ignore the underwhelming performances and lack of excitement.
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups packed finely crushed shortbread cookie crumbs (from about 32 cookies, such as Lorna Doone)
1/2 cup frozen strawberries in sugar (from 1 [151/2-oz.] pkg.), thawed and drained
3 (8-oz.) pkg.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Grind the orange peels or very finely chop them up.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 28 Feb. 2026
Fifty years later, likely competitors for the award include Pluribus, The Pitt, and Slow Horses, entertaining and finely made choices all.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups packed finely crushed shortbread cookie crumbs (from about 32 cookies, such as Lorna Doone)
1/2 cup frozen strawberries in sugar (from 1 [151/2-oz.] pkg.), thawed and drained
3 (8-oz.) pkg.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Grind the orange peels or very finely chop them up.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 28 Feb. 2026
Fifty years later, likely competitors for the award include Pluribus, The Pitt, and Slow Horses, entertaining and finely made choices all.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finely
Adverb
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Mullvad performed excellently during our latest round of tests.—
Justyn Newman,
PC Magazine,
22 Mar. 2026
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Everything was grilled excellently.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The Premier League side did take the lead shortly after the half-hour mark, Gudmundsson providing the delivery from the left and Longstaff controlling, swivelling and finishing superbly.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Portuguese giant had been heading out of the Champions League on goal difference until the 6-foot-6-inch keeper rose superbly to head home a free kick and seal a dramatic 4-2 victory which put Benfica into the playoffs for the last 16.—
Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Skillfully carrying the tale as Kimberly is Ann Morrison, marvelously placing the qualities of a bubbly when not sulky teen in the voice and body of an older woman.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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The broadcast will be free after the cost of the device, which will deliver HD video marvelously.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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To get the lowdown on the city itself, head to the fabulously pink-fronted Madrid History Museum nearby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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These gave way to brilliant eveningwear options that were so fabulously colorful and moved so freely like the wings of a butterfly.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Bylsma’s warm register and motherly charm come through terrifically, while Momboisse pairs delightful vocals and strong character commitment for her Logainne.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The mayor’s primary focus, however, is on what tenants pay to live in this terrifically expensive city and the quality of their housing.—
Michael Powell,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Even Joe, who has shown himself to be superlatively capable of ignoring other people’s feelings, knows that Max’s red-hot temper is best handled with care.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Prioritize safety, stay impeccably informed, and assume responsibility to shield lives and property.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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The home is impeccably comfortable, equipped with a cocooning swivel chair to take in views of the bay plus a fireplace for snug evenings on the sofa.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The palace, looming grandly just behind the stage, was lit up with a dynamic video projection, integrating it into the concert — the first time the historic and deeply symbolic structure had ever been used for a pop show.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Mar. 2026
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In Dumas’ work, fights and duels and brave assaults on prisons are done grandly, out in the open.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Finely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finely. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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