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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
Other reviewers appreciate the sweater’s relaxed silhouette that drapes nicely without looking baggy.
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Inside you’ll find a tasteful palette of light woods and maritime colors––sand, coral, azure––that nicely complement the drama seen through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
—Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
The 6-foot-3, 195-pound playmaker would pair nicely with former Buckeye Chris Olave.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Instead of playing Tetris with all the food storage containers in your fridge and freezer, invest in a set that stacks nicely.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Ties back to the opening scene of S1EP1 and wraps everything up nicely.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
The tiny leaves of string of hearts contrast nicely when displayed alongside big-leafed tropicals like monstera and pothos.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
The side-slit up the thigh allows for full freedom of movement and a flirty touch, which is nicely balanced out by the mock neck and long-sleeve design.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
The beef was well-seasoned, and the sides complement it nicely, making for a straightforward, enjoyable meal.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Inside you’ll find a tasteful palette of light woods and maritime colors––sand, coral, azure––that nicely complement the drama seen through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
—Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
The 6-foot-3, 195-pound playmaker would pair nicely with former Buckeye Chris Olave.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Instead of playing Tetris with all the food storage containers in your fridge and freezer, invest in a set that stacks nicely.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Ties back to the opening scene of S1EP1 and wraps everything up nicely.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
The tiny leaves of string of hearts contrast nicely when displayed alongside big-leafed tropicals like monstera and pothos.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
The side-slit up the thigh allows for full freedom of movement and a flirty touch, which is nicely balanced out by the mock neck and long-sleeve design.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
The beef was well-seasoned, and the sides complement it nicely, making for a straightforward, enjoyable meal.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicely
Adverb
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Strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness are tested in constantly changing combinations designed to reward the most well-rounded performers.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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In Southern cuisine, a main dish is best complemented by a host of incredible side dishes.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Essa Led by chef Phil Marchant, Essa is pushing Brisbane’s fine-dining scene forward.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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The film’s craft is similarly sophisticated, featuring sparse, atmospheric music from Vichaya Vatanasapt that wouldn’t be out of place in one of the film’s fine-dining establishments.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Funny, though, that this movie could be viewed as the flip side of Causeway, a quiet drama that’s also about a woman at a crossroads who snaps out of her inertia thanks to meeting a kindly stranger.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
8 Nov. 2025
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Elizabeth looked imploringly at one gray-haired woman whose expression seemed kindly.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The sweater is thin and worked great when layered over a T-shirt during 60-degree Fahrenheit days.—
Kevin Gray,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Dec. 2025
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Reuters — Lionel Messi’s tour of India kicked off chaotically on Saturday as fans threw objects, ripped up seats and invaded the pitch at Kolkata’s Salt Lake stadium after the Argentine soccer great made only a brief appearance at a ticketed event.—
Reuters 23 hr ago,
CNN Money,
14 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Kids should be learning skills that lead to good-paying jobs, not just memorizing answers for a test.—
Suzette Valladares,
Oc Register,
27 Oct. 2025
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The losers in this round are Toby and our not-so-perfect Tom, who struggles the entire episode, which is strange for a man who is that good-looking.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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But Illinois’ economic performance remains underwhelming, and even reasonably popular governors often struggle in third terms as voters simply begin tuning them out.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Instead, under applicable rules and precedent, settlements on the whole must fairly, reasonably and adequately resolve the relevant legal controversy.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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But for the two-hour show’s climax, stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo veered deliciously off-topic to cover a medley of songs first made famous 62 years ago by Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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So how did the beloved brand land on something so deliciously Southern for their newest flavor?—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Did alright in the Championship last season but physicality is an issue.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The stand-ins did alright, handing the Mariners a 3-2 setback for the Dodgers’ 91st win of the season.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Nicely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicely. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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