1
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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3
as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy
excuse yourself nicely and you should be fine
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Recent Examples of nicely
Our lunches were also always served or packed nicely with cloth placemats, napkins, and silverware.
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
But if things unfold as nicely in 2027 as well as Gang Green’s haul seemed to go this year, then New York should actually be a legitimate playoff contender by 2028 … or so.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The Penguins protected their goalie very nicely in the early going, allowing only one shot through 10 minutes.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Its excellent shape and contours deliver nicely for onlookers while serving the owner’s space and comfortability requirements.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Next year's quarterback class figures to stack up quite nicely, with Arch Manning seemingly leading the pack.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Many people waiting were dressed nicely, in sweaters embroidered with pearls and dress slacks.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Luckily, most spring leafy greens can withstand a broken petiole or two and recover nicely.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Ventilation aside, the springy print also tied the whole outfit together — her camel carryall and red flip-flops matched nicely with the bright blooms featured on her trousers.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
But if things unfold as nicely in 2027 as well as Gang Green’s haul seemed to go this year, then New York should actually be a legitimate playoff contender by 2028 … or so.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The Penguins protected their goalie very nicely in the early going, allowing only one shot through 10 minutes.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Its excellent shape and contours deliver nicely for onlookers while serving the owner’s space and comfortability requirements.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Next year's quarterback class figures to stack up quite nicely, with Arch Manning seemingly leading the pack.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Many people waiting were dressed nicely, in sweaters embroidered with pearls and dress slacks.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Luckily, most spring leafy greens can withstand a broken petiole or two and recover nicely.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Ventilation aside, the springy print also tied the whole outfit together — her camel carryall and red flip-flops matched nicely with the bright blooms featured on her trousers.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicely
Adverb
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Isaacman is well suited for leading the space agency during the rise of the commercial space industry, with its large potential profits and much lower launch costs because of reusable rockets.—
Thomas Black,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The extra Day 3 picks are well worth the acquisition cost for one of the best players in the entire class.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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For something sharper, book into The Dune, the hotel’s fine-dining space led by Niclas Nussbaumer, one of Germany’s brightest young chefs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Besides being more manageable logistically, this style calls back to Healy’s fine-dining roots — think of a chef curating an ever-changing tasting menu — and also just speaks to Healy’s own personal preference.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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The co-host and her husband Mark Consuelos had Nikki Glaser on their daytime show on Wednesday, April 22, and seconds into the interview, Ripa kindly pointed out that the comedian's briefs were showing on-air, as seen in a clip shared by Decider.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Twenty-five regular-season matches will follow, and Major League Soccer’s kindly playoff format admits 18 of 30 teams.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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But manage again when the Yankees great known as Donnie Baseball was about to turn 65?—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jack Nicholson appeared in a rare photo as the cinema great turned 89.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Jesus never talked about children or the elderly and wisely remained a bachelor with no kids but did date casually and was apparently very good-looking.—
John Kenney,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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In Greater Baltimore, we’re focused on economic growth attracting investment, supporting small businesses and creating pathways to good-paying jobs.—
Brian Walter,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
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And Allen’s complaints, though too vague to assess individually, are indeed the sorts of things one might reasonably get worked up about.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
26 Apr. 2026
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Fair-chance employers can reasonably take some credit for this, as stable employment is among the most important factors in successful reentry.—
Brian Fabes,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale, on the other hand, is deliciously bitter with tiny, effervescent bubbles that never overwhelm your palate.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
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Just like conventional cookies made with wheat, flavors and textures of gluten-free cookies vary wildly, from dry and crumbly to rich and chewy, and from deliciously munchable to yucky and forgettable.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Rushing has spread his good at-bats out alright.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Both worked alright as a handoff from one to the other, but felt a little slow.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Nicely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicely. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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