as in nicely
in a pleasing way
a white wine that balances its prettily fruity flavors with refreshing acidity
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Adverb
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There are other funds as well, including one from Southern California Edison, which has acknowledged that its transmission lines may have started the fires.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025 -
The flagship building on the campus is a time capsule as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Any greens work great here, but my family loves the crunchiness of iceberg and romaine here.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
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Though far from dogmatic, the overall politics don’t hold up great.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
30 July 2025
Adverb
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This involves adding finely ground olivine—a naturally occurring olive-green colored mineral—to sandy beaches.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Aug. 2025
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Once garlic is minced, add basil and 1/2 cup olive oil; process until finely minced, about 1 minute.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Prettily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prettily. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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