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as in well
in a pleasing way
he's a nicely helpful child
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2
as in fine
in a satisfactory way
I'm doing nicely, and thanks for asking
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as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy
excuse yourself nicely and you should be fine
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Recent Examples of nicely
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.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
And that should pair nicely with an offense the club expects to be fantastic.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The valleys of the North Bay should warm up nicely again on Thursday.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
On the accessories front, the perfect work bag and some springy Birkenstock lookalikes are nicely discounted.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
This weekend warms nicely with highs in the 50s Saturday and the 60s on Sunday.
—Chris Shaffer, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Adding more water did help with the lather and, in the end, my scalp felt nicely refreshed afterward.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
This trailer, however, has a homey design with fittings that would work nicely inside a luxury camper van or tiny home.
—New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026
That outlook also sets them up nicely to potentially move up and down the board with trades.
—Mike Kaye
march 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
And that should pair nicely with an offense the club expects to be fantastic.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The valleys of the North Bay should warm up nicely again on Thursday.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
On the accessories front, the perfect work bag and some springy Birkenstock lookalikes are nicely discounted.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
This weekend warms nicely with highs in the 50s Saturday and the 60s on Sunday.
—Chris Shaffer, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Adding more water did help with the lather and, in the end, my scalp felt nicely refreshed afterward.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
This trailer, however, has a homey design with fittings that would work nicely inside a luxury camper van or tiny home.
—New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026
That outlook also sets them up nicely to potentially move up and down the board with trades.
—Mike Kaye
march 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicely
Adverb
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Austin-Gatson emphasized that Georgia's current system — primaries followed by general elections — allows voters to better evaluate candidates and ensures fairness in the process.—
CBS Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Sacramento got to the line plenty as well before the break, shooting 8 for 11.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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After all, Tatis did just fine as the Dominican’s leadoff hitter in the World Baseball Classic.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The announcement comes at a moment when calls for reform at fine-dining institutions and the awards bestowed on them have become a flashpoint.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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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One possibility that can’t be ruled out is the Red Sox could trade Yoshida, who has played great since last September but who has become an awkward roster fit.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Goldilocks-spec GTS epitomizes what makes the crossover great better than any other member of the line.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Forbes, Devin’s face, 29 years old, good-looking.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
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The middle class expanded, with people landing good-paying jobs that resulted in higher tax revenue for state coffers.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The blade is made of 440A stainless steel, which is reasonably durable for lighter use, but dulls relatively fast and is softer overall.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
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In this pursuit, scientists can reasonably disagree about the most worthwhile theoretical models or technologies to invest in.—
Mariangela Lisanti,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This chocolatey cake is ultra-fudgy and rich and bakes up deliciously moist every time.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Keep your hair shiny and healthy with this deliciously scented shampoo and conditioner set.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Rihanna is reportedly doing alright after a suspect was taken into custody for allegedly firing at her home on Sunday.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Mar. 2026
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But things have gotten a little more uptight than alright with Moy’s family.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Nicely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicely. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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