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
So disguised as a beggar, Odysseus shows up at his palace, and he is not treated very nicely by the suitors who have camped out in his house.
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
For Homer, the case is coming together nicely and straightforwardly.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
The eccentric cast of characters around him match his energy nicely, particularly McGinley's genuinely bizarre Walter, whose manic energy is a frequent source of humor.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
These candy-like shapes in bright neon colors contrast quite nicely against a silver base.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
Attaway manages to make the part his own, nicely mixing the kingly with the comical in ways that delight scene after scene.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
The infotainment, in typical Toyota fashion, was nicely positioned, easy to use and had a large font for easy reading.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
This oversized one drapes nicely over everything from a simple T-shirt and trousers to a midi dress, giving the whole look a bit more presence without feeling overly structured.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2026
It’s all paid off quite nicely.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
For Homer, the case is coming together nicely and straightforwardly.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
The eccentric cast of characters around him match his energy nicely, particularly McGinley's genuinely bizarre Walter, whose manic energy is a frequent source of humor.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
These candy-like shapes in bright neon colors contrast quite nicely against a silver base.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
Attaway manages to make the part his own, nicely mixing the kingly with the comical in ways that delight scene after scene.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
The infotainment, in typical Toyota fashion, was nicely positioned, easy to use and had a large font for easy reading.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
This oversized one drapes nicely over everything from a simple T-shirt and trousers to a midi dress, giving the whole look a bit more presence without feeling overly structured.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2026
It’s all paid off quite nicely.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicely
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As more observations are collected, those uncertainties shrink, allowing scientists to better understand the object’s true path through space.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Kelly Clarkson Home Valentin Striped Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug Powerloomed for durability, this low-pile rug works well both outdoors on a patio or indoors in high-traffic areas like mudrooms.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Now more than six months later, both are doing fine.—
Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Filip Hronek surviving fine without Quinn Hughes Before the Quinn Hughes trade, Filip Hronek had a 47 percent xG while scoring at a 42-point pace.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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With connected Venus stepping into your 7th House of Companions, you’re being encouraged to ask kindly and listen closely.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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For years now, friends and family have kindly emailed or texted me diary-in-the-news items and shared their personal diary stories, which enriched my book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
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These should be great longer-term entry points.—
Jay Woods,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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An early version of the best dessert in the house was a great-tasting but untidy wet block of orange cake the size of a solitaire deck with a ping-pong scoop of chocolate ice cream.—
Mike Sutter,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Those investments have strengthened our infrastructure, expanded affordable housing, supported our schools, and created good-paying union jobs throughout the First District and across Connecticut.—
Dayle Blue,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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This is especially true in Michigan, where tariffs have caused uncertainty across our critical automotive sector, slowed economic growth, and threatened good-paying jobs.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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First, a manufacturer has a duty to exercise reasonable care in designing its product, and that duty extends to harms that are reasonably foreseeable.—
Carolina Rossini,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2026
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At some point, the Steelers have to think about how many players reasonably are going to make their roster.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The fragrance is tantalizing and the sweet and tart flavors balance deliciously, along with spicy heat.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
2 Mar. 2026
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Players change their mind on a dime, making the roundtables both deliciously dramatic and kind of annoying.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 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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Robinson Briand says her client is alright after seeking medical care following her release, but the damage is lasting.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Nicely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicely. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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