as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy
flattered to be asked but unable to attend, she graciously turned down the wedding invitation
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Recent Examples of graciously
Among her longtime favorites are Stéphane, a part-time shoemaker with a following of local dandies, and Olivier Chatenet, who graciously opened the doors of his brand-new vintage store ahead of its official launch during Paris Couture Week.
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
His commentary went beyond what was expected, graciously detailing his time on the show and praising his co-stars and collaborators.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
And yes, there was really an engagement ring in the box, graciously paid for by the production.
—Christopher Spata, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile Teyana Taylor was spotted graciously pouring drinks for some friends while joyously singing along to 1, 2 Step as Ciara belted out her chart topper.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
Her coach, Aksel Lund Svindal, graciously stood in her place.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Ask graciously, because clarity ensures partnerships feel safe.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Intricacies of special teams, as graciously explained by NFL coordinators such as Kevin Spencer and Rich Bisaccia plus return stars such as Eddie Royal and Darren Sproles, hooked me on the strategies and tactics.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The service Service at Faena New York is finely tuned and graciously instinctive.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
His commentary went beyond what was expected, graciously detailing his time on the show and praising his co-stars and collaborators.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
And yes, there was really an engagement ring in the box, graciously paid for by the production.
—Christopher Spata, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile Teyana Taylor was spotted graciously pouring drinks for some friends while joyously singing along to 1, 2 Step as Ciara belted out her chart topper.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
Her coach, Aksel Lund Svindal, graciously stood in her place.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Ask graciously, because clarity ensures partnerships feel safe.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Intricacies of special teams, as graciously explained by NFL coordinators such as Kevin Spencer and Rich Bisaccia plus return stars such as Eddie Royal and Darren Sproles, hooked me on the strategies and tactics.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The service Service at Faena New York is finely tuned and graciously instinctive.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graciously
Adverb
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Still, the actor kindly agreed to answer questions for the piece via email.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Reach out kindly to receive the same positive energy from those around you.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The flaky pockets are nicely filled with a distinct flavor profile.—
Tamara Dunn,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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That should set Stadlman up nicely for next month’s NCAA indoor championships.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Rose is such a project, a historical drama that plays out like a folk tale, an aggregate of many similar true-life stories — some detected, others not — lightly fictionalized and thoughtfully distilled into one.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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When designed thoughtfully, a bathroom can transform into a serene sanctuary.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Graciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graciously. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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