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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
Add mushrooms and cook until tender and nicely browned, about 7 to 10 minutes (depending on size), stirring occasionally (reduce heat to low after mushrooms have browned nicely on one side).
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The hood fits nicely over a helmet without restricting peripheral vision, while a high-vis brim is a plus for night skiing.
—Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Proteins tend to be well-cooked and nicely seasoned, and dishes are flavorful across the board.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Bake 35 to 45 minutes until nicely browned.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
The attack was flowing nicely around the turn of the year, with four goals scored against Aston Villa and three against Bournemouth, but questions arose after successive goalless draws.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The 6-foot-3, 195-pound playmaker would pair nicely with Malik Nabers to potentially create the NFL’s next great receiving duo.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Madix added simple earrings and rings to the ensemble, which tied in nicely with the rhinestones in her pumps.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
The brand is known for its travel-ready athleisure wear, and its Women's Mary Train Sneaker pairs nicely with its other options.
—Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The hood fits nicely over a helmet without restricting peripheral vision, while a high-vis brim is a plus for night skiing.
—Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Proteins tend to be well-cooked and nicely seasoned, and dishes are flavorful across the board.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Bake 35 to 45 minutes until nicely browned.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
The attack was flowing nicely around the turn of the year, with four goals scored against Aston Villa and three against Bournemouth, but questions arose after successive goalless draws.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The 6-foot-3, 195-pound playmaker would pair nicely with Malik Nabers to potentially create the NFL’s next great receiving duo.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Madix added simple earrings and rings to the ensemble, which tied in nicely with the rhinestones in her pumps.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
The brand is known for its travel-ready athleisure wear, and its Women's Mary Train Sneaker pairs nicely with its other options.
—Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicely
Adverb
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While flat structures work well in many systems, one-dimensional forms offer advantages in applications that require fast transport or mechanical reinforcement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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If its welfare state is too cushy, or its climate policies too green – well, nobody’s perfect.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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If so, the Purosangue can serve just fine as a road trip stormer, truly super in ways unlike any other SUV on the market.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Some may find this a bit too fine-grained, overly implicated in language’s self-enfolding folds.—
Katie Kadue,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Life in America for young Black men is nothing if not uncertain, to put it kindly.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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In a similar vein, if a friend owes you for tickets, ask kindly for repayment and suggest a system for next time.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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To put the cherry on top, a great-looking tarte tatin fails to please even a single guest.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Supreme Court could make election night great again.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
17 Jan. 2026
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Young people have greater access to college at all levels and are prepared for good-paying jobs through apprenticeships.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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There’s no shame in combining two colors that look berry good together.—
Essence,
Essence,
15 Dec. 2025
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The Ohio State plaintiffs counter that that Wexner’s position of authority at the school would reasonably have given him valuable insights into how OSU initially responded to allegations against Strauss.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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That said, finding cold-weather essentials that are high quality and reasonably priced can feel nearly impossible.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
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Casually dressed couples explore the labyrinthine citrus groves, but the rhythm here seems deliciously docile—guests go from hammam to Aperol, afternoon snooze to dinner.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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With notes of caramel and malt, this white hot chocolate (made by roasting the white chocolate first in the oven) is deliciously light and frothy.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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Did alright in the Championship (on loan to Burnley) last season but physicality is an issue.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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Things were looking alright for the Giants, who saw a huge momentum boost at the end of the first half with Minnesota looking set to go to the break with a 13-3 lead.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Nicely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicely. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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