ˈmä-d(ə-)rət-lē
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
it was raining moderately hard outside
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Recent Examples of moderately
Sales of men’s apparel and accessories, juniors’ and children’s apparel and women’s apparel increased moderately while sales in cosmetics increased slightly during the quarter.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Pick a full sun spot in your yard, water moderately while establishing, and then let this drought-tolerant draper do its thing.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Even Hughie only seems moderately disturbed this time.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Going from working class to (moderately) rich.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Pick a full sun spot in your yard, water moderately while establishing, and then let this drought-tolerant draper do its thing.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Even Hughie only seems moderately disturbed this time.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Going from working class to (moderately) rich.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderately
Adverb
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If these reports are accurate, this is a pretty humbling defeat of America’s goals in the war with Iran that started on February 28.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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Scroll alllll the way to the bottom for the answer (but there’s a pretty big hint above).—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
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Thankfully, the largely entertaining affair marches to a peppier beat than the show, which can become bogged down despite its seasons being relatively short in terms of episodes.—
Mark Meszoros,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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This simple setup makes particularly smart use of host Dakota Johnson, whose relatively flat affect isn’t a natural fit for live network sketch comedy but works perfectly for the seriousness of the fake horror heroine.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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At a time when teenagers are trying to discover themselves, and how to be comfortable, Fedje’s coaching offered many students a comfortable place in a world that otherwise didn’t seem to quite fit, Sintek said.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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Most barndominiums feature metal exteriors, which are a fairly low-maintenance exterior for homes.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Lewis, 26, has been tailing off since a precocious start to his major league career, and some (perhaps fairly) wonder if a pair of major knee injuries have robbed him of what should have been, as the kids say, his final form.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Would Grandma ever serve something that wasn't at least somewhat homemade?—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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This is somewhat sly in its mannerisms.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Adverb
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Curling tomato leaves are certainly alarming, but sometimes the cause is rather simple.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Who should the Knicks rather play?—
Bob Harkins,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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This Vionic version feels polished enough for the office or dinner reservations, but still practical for airport days thanks to the easy slip-on design and stretchy strap.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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The oldest range from enormous, with windows set high enough above street level not to attract unwanted attention for the nuns, to small but beautifully furnished novice digs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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“Moderately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderately. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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