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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
But the turnaround under Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is still progressing nicely, driven by better execution on its 737 program.
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
In short, Beats Fit Pro blends punchy audio, a super-secure fit, and capable ANC in a tidy package that favors iPhone users while still playing nicely with Android for 26% off right now.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
That dovetailed nicely with the offerings, including Giovanni Ferraris’s Titanium collection.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Harrison recommends the espresso shade for its rich color, which happens to pair nicely with her casual bedroom decor.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
The portrait that emerges is nicely complex and contradictory.
—James Wood, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
This Godiva calendar is filled with 24 different gourmet chocolates and truffles, all nicely packaged in a cute snowglobe gift box.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
After all, their Week 1 win over Notre Dame, a potential CFP team in their own right, has aged quite nicely.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
Joe’s raspy growl and Nick’s smoother tone contrast nicely and meet in the middle of the groovy, soulful pop-rock lane the group’s newer music occupies.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 3 Nov. 2025
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
In short, Beats Fit Pro blends punchy audio, a super-secure fit, and capable ANC in a tidy package that favors iPhone users while still playing nicely with Android for 26% off right now.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
That dovetailed nicely with the offerings, including Giovanni Ferraris’s Titanium collection.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Harrison recommends the espresso shade for its rich color, which happens to pair nicely with her casual bedroom decor.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
The portrait that emerges is nicely complex and contradictory.
—James Wood, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
This Godiva calendar is filled with 24 different gourmet chocolates and truffles, all nicely packaged in a cute snowglobe gift box.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
After all, their Week 1 win over Notre Dame, a potential CFP team in their own right, has aged quite nicely.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
Joe’s raspy growl and Nick’s smoother tone contrast nicely and meet in the middle of the groovy, soulful pop-rock lane the group’s newer music occupies.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 3 Nov. 2025
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
Adverb
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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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And for traveling aesthetes, great-looking new hotels, restaurants, wineries, and galleries might make the Algarve even more desirable.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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The audience also erupted each time Leonard scored; the Aztecs great finished with a team-high 18 points.—
Kyle Kensing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 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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While nearby property owners may reasonably view specific wind projects as too damaging to the land, climate activists assert that solutions require sacrifice.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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This is bloody and chaotic, and reasonably interesting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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 12 Nov. 2025.
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