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
Good morning, Alexei Oreskovic here, taking the baton back from features editor Matt Heimer, who graciously filled in for me these last couple of days.
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Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Instead of sabotaging the recipe, simply circle back to the compliment and decline graciously.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Tsiorvas also graciously declined any payment for the meal.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
This went to Hamnet star Toad, a Jack Russell Terrier, who graciously shared the limelight with his co-star Banjo, a rescue.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Her coach, Aksel Lund Svindal, graciously stood in her place.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Instead of sabotaging the recipe, simply circle back to the compliment and decline graciously.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Tsiorvas also graciously declined any payment for the meal.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
This went to Hamnet star Toad, a Jack Russell Terrier, who graciously shared the limelight with his co-star Banjo, a rescue.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Her coach, Aksel Lund Svindal, graciously stood in her place.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graciously
Adverb
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Don't wait for a vacation to treat yourself kindly.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Speaking kindly to yourself in this manner will be beneficial in both the near and short term.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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It was well appointed and modern, with a sleek and nicely stocked wet bar, and curtains that swiftly opened or closed at the touch of a button.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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And that should pair nicely with an offense the club expects to be fantastic.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The focus was narrow, but thoughtfully executed; two weeks in, the museum even acquired a work that was long believed a false copy, but which was reattributed to Murillo by an art historian, causing a flurry of international headlines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Our Top Makeup Brush Sets When the brushes are thoughtfully designed—think soft, dense fibers and sturdy handles—blending tends to be easier, and your makeup looks that much more polished.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Graciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graciously. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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