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
Parker supplies a ready solution that nicely dovetails with Kennedy’s hostility toward vaccines, and pharmaceutical interventions against disease in general.
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Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Blunt could emerge as a strong supporting actress contender, in a category that hasn’t presented a standout frontrunner yet, and could pair nicely with Johnson’s big run.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Adobe’s growth slowed in the past year, but the growth rate was still nicely into the teens.
—John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The bathroom is also nicely updated and has a soaking tub.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 8 Sep. 2025
The song is from the Wednesdayseason 2 soundtrack, but fits in nicely with all the zombie boys and girls in her current album.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
The defense settled in nicely for the win.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Before planting garlic in your garden, dig up the planting site so the soil is nicely loose for growing garlic roots.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Another customer who is 5 feet tall said the pants hit nicely at their ankles.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Blunt could emerge as a strong supporting actress contender, in a category that hasn’t presented a standout frontrunner yet, and could pair nicely with Johnson’s big run.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Adobe’s growth slowed in the past year, but the growth rate was still nicely into the teens.
—John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The bathroom is also nicely updated and has a soaking tub.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 8 Sep. 2025
The song is from the Wednesdayseason 2 soundtrack, but fits in nicely with all the zombie boys and girls in her current album.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
The defense settled in nicely for the win.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Before planting garlic in your garden, dig up the planting site so the soil is nicely loose for growing garlic roots.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Another customer who is 5 feet tall said the pants hit nicely at their ankles.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicely
Adverb
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Adolescence was a big winner on the night, also taking best limited series as well as Erin Doherty winning best supporting actress and Owen Cooper becoming the youngest-ever winner for best supporting actor in a limited series.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Rogen is best known for his comedy roles in Knocked-Up, Superbad, Pineapple Express, 40-Year-Old-Virgin.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The latter is a fine-dining experience named after the resort’s ethos—Celebrate Happiness, Explain Sadness.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Stafford’s back held up fine.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Self-compassion was gauged by how kindly people treat themselves in difficult moments.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Sep. 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
Adverb
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The Beatles great last entertained Chicago in July 2017.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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So everything was working great.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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If that happens, then a merger with the Super League seems reasonably likely.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In July, Extell revealed a pair of renderings for the supertall, one of which appears to put a new 84-story tower close enough to 520 Park that each building’s residents could reasonably look in on the other.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Over the years, Origins has built a roster of skin-care staples that have earned a loyal following and plenty of editor love, like nourishing cleansing balms, hardworking chemical peels, and deliciously scented body lotions.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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And that’s especially true when a demon as insidious as Doma or brutal as Akaza steps into frame (special shout-out to the deliciously cruel and twisted sympathy Doma shares for his opponent Shinobu Kocho during their fight).—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
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Technology leaders who approach implementation thoughtfully—balancing innovation with security, efficiency with control and investment with ROI—will position themselves at the forefront of financial services evolution.—
Dave Glaser,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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When asking questions is seen as challenging authority instead of engaging thoughtfully, that’s a culture built on control, not growth.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Nicely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicely. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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