as in properly
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Recent Examples of primly
On Next Generation, the crew members of the Enterprise are all heterosexual and most primly single.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primly
Adverb
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Supervisors have awarded grants to groups that have run afoul of state rules for charities, and some grants have lacked documentation showing they were properly spent.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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One of the most common is blossom end rot, which can also be avoided by properly caring for your plants.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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Insect repellents for large areas There are some modern and novel options for keeping decently sized outdoor areas mostly free from flying insects.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Norris and Piastri had performed decently throughout the Canadian GP weekend, with Norris taking second in the sprint race and Piastri bringing home fourth.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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“Primly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primly. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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