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Recent Examples of politely
If the person politely requests one, that’s OK.
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Attia Qureshi, Time, 1 June 2026
Dred Scott was not politely corrected by the Court.
—Natashia Deon, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
Educators like Klein and Dunn see their classes playing a fundamental role in helping the next generation learn how to effectively — and politely — communicate disagreements.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 May 2026
If the ledger shows errors, politely bring them to your association’s attention and try to work with them to resolve the dispute.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
The Only Murders in the Building star politely moved with the moms.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
In fact, there were long stretches Monday night when the audience resembled one politely taking in a symphony orchestra more than one attending a summer amphitheater concert headlined by a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Three sitting rooms are complemented by a further three members’ social spaces for carousing in, concealed behind a subtle screen (here, DJs including Goldierocks make appearances, and mobile snaps are banned; staff politely place a sticker over mobile camera lenses).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Your goal is to politely bypass the buzzwords and get a clear picture of the day-to-day experience.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Attia Qureshi, Time, 1 June 2026
Dred Scott was not politely corrected by the Court.
—Natashia Deon, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
Educators like Klein and Dunn see their classes playing a fundamental role in helping the next generation learn how to effectively — and politely — communicate disagreements.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 May 2026
If the ledger shows errors, politely bring them to your association’s attention and try to work with them to resolve the dispute.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
The Only Murders in the Building star politely moved with the moms.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
In fact, there were long stretches Monday night when the audience resembled one politely taking in a symphony orchestra more than one attending a summer amphitheater concert headlined by a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Three sitting rooms are complemented by a further three members’ social spaces for carousing in, concealed behind a subtle screen (here, DJs including Goldierocks make appearances, and mobile snaps are banned; staff politely place a sticker over mobile camera lenses).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Your goal is to politely bypass the buzzwords and get a clear picture of the day-to-day experience.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for politely
Adverb
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When a visitor arrives in a classroom, a classroom ambassador welcomes them, introduces himself and the subject being taught, and courteously asks for the visitor’s name and affiliation.—
Walter Fields,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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How to keep yourself clean on your trip Here is REI’s guide for how to respectfully move around nature while keeping yourself clean and safe.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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Interact with live reptiles and learn how to observe them respectfully and safely.—
Elizabeth Green,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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The difference was that in Simpson’s case, his whole home had been searched by the feds—and with the help of the private company that would later sue him civilly.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
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Dotter estimates 25 to 45 defendants a year would be civilly committed if the bill passes.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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And Carey, just very shyly, was like, ‘Yep, that’s my kitchen.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 2026
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So much so that after the discussion, Cole shyly approached the stranger.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Politely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/politely. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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