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Recent Examples of mercifully
Nature, mercifully, does not respond.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
First, there’s La Réserve Firenze, which is taking over a 15th-century palace in the city’s ever-buzzy Oltrarno district, just a few minutes’ walk from the centre, but mercifully removed from the high summer tourist scrum.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
The Protestant theologian John Calvin began his writing career with a commentary on the ancient philosopher Seneca’s De clementia, a treatise addressed to Nero that insisted that a good ruler must take into account the perspectives of his subjects and act mercifully.
—Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Finally, mercifully, the Bill Belichick/Brady era ebbed and ended.
—Greg Cote
january 26, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
First, there’s La Réserve Firenze, which is taking over a 15th-century palace in the city’s ever-buzzy Oltrarno district, just a few minutes’ walk from the centre, but mercifully removed from the high summer tourist scrum.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
The Protestant theologian John Calvin began his writing career with a commentary on the ancient philosopher Seneca’s De clementia, a treatise addressed to Nero that insisted that a good ruler must take into account the perspectives of his subjects and act mercifully.
—Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Finally, mercifully, the Bill Belichick/Brady era ebbed and ended.
—Greg Cote
january 26, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mercifully
Adverb
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Two of the emails to potential witnesses were the subjects of email strings associated with bloggers who have written extensively and sympathetically about Boyne.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2026
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But Thompson ends her story with Cabey and his mother, while Williams closes with an interview with Goetz, who is allowed to emerge, if not exactly sympathetically, then at least as a three-dimensional figure.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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As a result of this stretch, the Leafs’ playoff hopes are, to put it charitably, on life support with 28 games to play.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Its absence feels like a big miss or, less charitably, a dereliction of duty.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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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
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His commentary went beyond what was expected, graciously detailing his time on the show and praising his co-stars and collaborators.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Sophie processes this quickly, and responds very compassionately and supportively given the time and historical context.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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Add in last year’s midair collision with Flight 5342 in Washington, a tragedy caused by a wayward military helicopter and compassionately handled by Isom.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The reptiles can be humanely killed on private property without a permit.—
Sergio Candido,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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The reptiles can be humanely killed on private property without a permit.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Maggie also smiles tolerantly when Hank keeps his hand on her knee for a few beats too many, or leans in close during chats.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Lee’s Facebook post last week sharing news of the sale prompted an outpouring of comments lovingly expressing the many good memories and bonds formed.—
Leanne Battelle,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Best Restaurants Stush in the Bush A winding route out of Ocho Rios through the immense lushness of the island's interior leads to Stush in the Bush, a vegan farm-to-table dining experience lovingly curated by Chris and Lisa Binns.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Vance Joseph tried outfitting himself in a modest tone, even if his unit hasn’t exactly acted benevolently toward its training camp counterpart.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Mercifully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mercifully. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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