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
But even as every minute adds up on the phone bill of his rep, who graciously patched the call, the frontman remains generous with this time, wanting to discuss the future but also the past, starting with the fact that he was never really destined to be a music artist at all.
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Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 28 May 2026
At least Nakase graciously gave us plenty of warning about the impending beatdown.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
But my sons have yet to complain; like my dancing or singing they graciously refrain from making any comment.
—Jane Park, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
King graciously provided some exclusive comments on how this hilarious micro-budget miracle came about.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 4 May 2026
His mom so graciously gave us—two wide-eyed 11-year-olds—the reins to plan and curate our own menu.
—Emily Bloch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
The new owner of 980, former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg, graciously extended the gallery’s stay upstairs.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026
With his victim present, a chastened Fallon graciously played a clip of Hubicki yelling at him.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Coaches who, in the best cases (and there have been so many best cases) taught your kid to win magnanimously and lose graciously and compete whole-heartedly.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 28 May 2026
At least Nakase graciously gave us plenty of warning about the impending beatdown.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
But my sons have yet to complain; like my dancing or singing they graciously refrain from making any comment.
—Jane Park, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
King graciously provided some exclusive comments on how this hilarious micro-budget miracle came about.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 4 May 2026
His mom so graciously gave us—two wide-eyed 11-year-olds—the reins to plan and curate our own menu.
—Emily Bloch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
The new owner of 980, former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg, graciously extended the gallery’s stay upstairs.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026
With his victim present, a chastened Fallon graciously played a clip of Hubicki yelling at him.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Coaches who, in the best cases (and there have been so many best cases) taught your kid to win magnanimously and lose graciously and compete whole-heartedly.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graciously
Adverb
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The baseball gods smile kindly upon Suplizio Field every Memorial Day Weekend.—
James Burky,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Express yourself through a small performance in a familiar place, because being seen kindly strengthens confidence and renews your playful focus today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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The alternately suspenseful and silly scene nicely sets up the tone for this new season, which is infused with references to classic Westerns as much as screwball comedies.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Each medicine is individually packaged, and the whole kit is small enough to fit nicely in your purse or backpack.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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Done thoughtfully and with community engagement, a project of this scale will serve as a meaningful economic catalyst for Dallas and its residents.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The Lulu Home Insect House may look unassuming, but it’s thoughtfully designed to attract insects and help naturally support your garden—minus the need for any kind of fertilizers, plant food, or pesticides.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Graciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graciously. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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