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as in well
in a pleasing way
he's a nicely helpful child
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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
This worked nicely in my open living room and now serves as the focal point of the space, with a set of two accent chairs completing the floating furniture layout.
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
And all the various mysteries come to a head in the final two episodes and are wrapped up nicely.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This is an above-average keyboard for typing satisfaction and comfort, with bouncy feedback and nicely sized keys.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Her clients are asking for distinct rooms, but everything flowing together nicely is still important.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Those changes fit in nicely with the club’s two platform tennis courts, which are also on the main property, and two indoor pickleball courts in a satellite facility a few minutes down the road at 679 Sheridan Blvd.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
This best-selling set of adjustable wire shelves would fit nicely and still leave room for a few tall lawn tools like rakes and shovels to lean against the wall.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Also turning up late in the game is Casey, a local cop nicely played by Stavros Halkios.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Without breaking out of the Vulcan mode, Oswalt nicely conveys the character’s unlikely charisma.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
And all the various mysteries come to a head in the final two episodes and are wrapped up nicely.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This is an above-average keyboard for typing satisfaction and comfort, with bouncy feedback and nicely sized keys.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Her clients are asking for distinct rooms, but everything flowing together nicely is still important.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Those changes fit in nicely with the club’s two platform tennis courts, which are also on the main property, and two indoor pickleball courts in a satellite facility a few minutes down the road at 679 Sheridan Blvd.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
This best-selling set of adjustable wire shelves would fit nicely and still leave room for a few tall lawn tools like rakes and shovels to lean against the wall.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Also turning up late in the game is Casey, a local cop nicely played by Stavros Halkios.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Without breaking out of the Vulcan mode, Oswalt nicely conveys the character’s unlikely charisma.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicely
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Miller often called well into the evening, Dudek said, to chastise him about anything the press had reported that day that had caught the administration off guard.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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Natural fabrics like cotton and wool, however, are best left to the pros.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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His best cuisine intuitions and concoctions served as part of the hotel’s fine-dining experience stem not from standing at the stovetop but from plenty of solo time spent pedaling his bicycle across Italian hilltops — music in the ears, pulse racing fast and nature all around him.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Guests can savor elevated dining at Salt, the property’s fine-dining restaurant renowned for fresh oysters and innovative coastal cuisine.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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While the initial criticism could’ve been framed more kindly, turning the tables is hardly an effective way to rectify the situation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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But Thursday night’s defeat won’t reflect kindly on Boise State once the College Football Playoff committee begins ranking teams in November — not unless BSU piled up nothing but wins until then.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Aug. 2025
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This buttery-soft duo features a pullover half-zip sweatshirt and a pair of elastic waistband sweatpants that look great worn together or separately.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Sep. 2025
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Despite the chaos at Newark, the internal systems for United ran great, said Harteveldt.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
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Hochul touted the program as a way to expand access to higher education and good-paying jobs, strengthen the state’s workforce, and invest in community colleges.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
12 Aug. 2025
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Shake it up good and don’t over dress it!—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
4 Aug. 2025
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Options are now reasonably priced as well.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The first section is reasonably tense and engrossing.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The historic buildings are a step back in time but the boutiques, bars, and eateries are deliciously fresh and up to date.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Saint Laurent’s velvety soft suede is deliciously luxurious in every sense.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Working closely with clients everywhere from Orange County to Nashville, Jux and Co Studio thoughtfully crafts interiors that are true reflections of their owners.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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Comment thoughtfully on their posts three times per week.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Nicely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicely. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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