regardfully

adverb

as in lovingly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regardfully
  1. lovingly
  2. respectfully
  3. positively
Adverb
  • Though this two-bedroom apartment dates back to the 1920s, local firm Elements Architectural Group lovingly restored it in 2023.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Perry, 41, looked completely at ease as her boyfriend lovingly slathered sunscreen down her dress as the couple embarked on a romantic sunset cruise with friends.
    — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of lovingly
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  • While the traditional Swedish version, called a prinsesstårta, typically features a layer of raspberry jam and a bright green marzipan coating, Sant Ambroeus’ iteration is respectfully remixed for a more metropolitan crowd.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Soon There is an art to respectfully negotiating on prices at estate sales, Robbins explains, and asking for a discount too soon isn’t the way to go.
    — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 31 July 2026
Definition of respectfully
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  • Frederick said that how Howard has handled unenrollment and reenrollment can contribute positively to the school’s image.
    — Matt Brown, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Nicole Kidman’s jet set summer continues with its most recent stop in Mykonos, Greece, where the actress was positively glowing alongside Lioness co-star Zoe Saldaña.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of positively
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“Regardfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regardfully. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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