regardfully

adverb

as in lovingly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regardfully
  1. lovingly
  2. respectfully
  3. positively
Adverb
  • Dolly Parton didn’t just sing lovingly about her Tennessee mountain home.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The foundational text of Parton’s career, this 1971 single lovingly details her mother’s make-do resilience, stitching a fall coat from scraps of cloth in the spirit of a beloved Bible story.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of lovingly
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  • But those were minor wins in the battle to more fully and respectfully recognize the burial ground.
    — Oliver Wu, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Higgins encourages guests to stay mindful during excursions, engage respectfully with local communities, and embrace the customs and traditions that make each destination unique.
    — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of respectfully
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  • While his fans were disappointed when his name was not included in the lineup announced on Good Morning America, the dancer responded positively when reacting to the news on Instagram.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Sticking with the weekly chart, here's another view showing how the recent comeback has started to positively influence SPOT's moving averages.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of positively
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“Regardfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regardfully. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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