mercifully

adverb

Definition of mercifullynext
as in sympathetically

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Recent Examples of mercifully The mercifully short Cooper Rush era in Atlanta is officially dead, even if unwatchable Falcons football is still alive and well. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026 The 49ers’ preseason is mercifully over after the vast majority of players expected to contribute Week 1 sat out Thursday’s exhibition finale against the Las Vegas Raiders. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 As they’ve mercifully been decreased from six to four to three over the last 50 years, so have the prime directives. — Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 Netflix has released the final season of Outer Banks, with season 5 mercifully not split in half and stretched over two months. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mercifully
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mercifully
  1. sympathetically
  2. charitably
  3. graciously
  4. compassionately
  5. humanely
  6. tolerantly
  7. lovingly
  8. benevolently
Adverb
  • Her excellent debut, 2007’s Free Food for Millionaires, features upwardly mobile Korean Americans whose desire for security Lee portrayed both sympathetically and critically.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • After leaving the stand, Susan nodded sympathetically to Lindsay.
    — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of sympathetically
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  • Thanks to the puzzle editors for charitably providing the answer’s letters in the clue, or this one may have stumped me.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 5 June 2026
  • Duplan was, charitably, a poor leader.
    — Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of charitably
Adverb
  • Aneha sashays away, all the way down the paved road and back to the lobby, while Cam cleans up her mess, graciously thanking everyone for taking the time to come out and support them.
    — Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The lovely, economic scenic design by Angela Balogh Calin graciously makes room for the play’s wall-to-wall witticisms, but the house is meant to symbolize the ship of state drifting dangerously toward the rocks.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of graciously
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  • Psychiatry is the work of building the airplane while flying it carefully, collaboratively, and compassionately, as conditions may change midair.
    — Jennifer Adaeze Okwerekwu, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
  • When delivered compassionately, a no communicates and models a strong sense of judgment as an executive.
    — Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of compassionately
Adverb
  • The report concludes that Russia violated the recruits’ fundamental human rights, including the rights to life, freedom, health, and to be treated humanely.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In their letter, the bishops attempted to balance human dignity and a right for governments to humanely protect borders.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of humanely
Adverb
  • 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
Definition of tolerantly
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  • Nintendo has lovingly updated the legendary ’98 title with new visuals, modern mechanics, and on-demand jumping.
    — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Bear #480, lovingly dubbed Otis, captured millions of hearts, as the first winner of Fat Bear Week over 10 years ago.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of lovingly
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  • This was intended benevolently, but naturally carried with it the inescapable whiff of prurient patronization.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026
  • To be a builder is to be high agency, to contribute benevolently to society, to be the man in the arena.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Definition of benevolently

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“Mercifully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mercifully. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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