as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy
I expect to be treated reasonably by the clerks when I shop at a store
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Recent Examples of reasonably
But Illinois’ economic performance remains underwhelming, and even reasonably popular governors often struggle in third terms as voters simply begin tuning them out.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Instead, under applicable rules and precedent, settlements on the whole must fairly, reasonably and adequately resolve the relevant legal controversy.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2026
But the distillery just released a new bourbon that, while still limited, is much easier to get ahold of, and is priced very reasonably.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2026
The magistrate concluded there are no conditions of release that can reasonably protect the public from the danger that Cole allegedly poses.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Its members are reasonably civic-minded.
—Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 1 Jan. 2026
If both top options head in different directions, this could quickly become the best team reasonably interested in Lagway, though maybe not the best fit for his NFL Draft aspirations.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
And the analysis didn’t constitute extraordinary evidence — or even reasonably good evidence.
—F.d. Flam, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2025
With such a premise, audiences can reasonably expect two things.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Instead, under applicable rules and precedent, settlements on the whole must fairly, reasonably and adequately resolve the relevant legal controversy.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2026
But the distillery just released a new bourbon that, while still limited, is much easier to get ahold of, and is priced very reasonably.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2026
The magistrate concluded there are no conditions of release that can reasonably protect the public from the danger that Cole allegedly poses.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Its members are reasonably civic-minded.
—Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 1 Jan. 2026
If both top options head in different directions, this could quickly become the best team reasonably interested in Lagway, though maybe not the best fit for his NFL Draft aspirations.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
And the analysis didn’t constitute extraordinary evidence — or even reasonably good evidence.
—F.d. Flam, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2025
With such a premise, audiences can reasonably expect two things.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasonably
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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Other reviewers appreciate the sweater’s relaxed silhouette that drapes nicely without looking baggy.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Inside you’ll find a tasteful palette of light woods and maritime colors––sand, coral, azure––that nicely complement the drama seen through the floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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From sensitive historic renovations to striking high-rise homes, every project is treated as unique and thoughtfully designed to fit the needs of the client.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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When asked about her own most transformative art or film experience, Tessa Thompson — shimmering in silver Gucci — spoke thoughtfully about transformation.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Reasonably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasonably. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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