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
The new owner of 980, former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg, graciously extended the gallery’s stay upstairs.
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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
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.
—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
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
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graciously
Adverb
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The co-host and her husband Mark Consuelos had Nikki Glaser on their daytime show on Wednesday, April 22, and seconds into the interview, Ripa kindly pointed out that the comedian's briefs were showing on-air, as seen in a clip shared by Decider.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Twenty-five regular-season matches will follow, and Major League Soccer’s kindly playoff format admits 18 of 30 teams.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Our lunches were also always served or packed nicely with cloth placemats, napkins, and silverware.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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But if things unfold as nicely in 2027 as well as Gang Green’s haul seemed to go this year, then New York should actually be a legitimate playoff contender by 2028 … or so.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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This is not a call to apply lower standards to those with mental illness, but to apply the existing standards more thoughtfully.—
Jeffrey Freedman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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The 100-year-old house has been thoughtfully reworked with whimsical interiors that balance personality and polish alongside the comforts of a modern stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Graciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graciously. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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