ruly

Definition of rulynext

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Adjective
  • The new hire was Mike Brown, a funny, amiable man, who, at least outwardly, looks to have a converse personality to Thibodeau.
    Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
  • Further, Lewis was fun to be around, amiable and thoughtful, maybe candid to a fault.
    John Shipley, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Adjective
  • In this era of growing labor radicalism and open conflict with capital, Taylor promised docile and happy workers alongside high profits.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
  • This harmless, doll-like look juxtaposed with the anger running through their punk discographies and unruly performances was meant to subvert the expectations of women as docile objects in the patriarchy.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
Adjective
  • After decades of mathematicians spinning their wheels, the problem suddenly seemed tractable.
    Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
  • The immediate relief operation is difficult but tractable: count the food packages, match the supply to the shelters, and sign people up for financial assistance.
    Carla Sertin, Wired News, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • These stories usually involve a woman shucking societal norms of being nice, pretty, and obedient.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
  • Just think of all those vacant Madonnas, structurally perfect compositions, and obedient daydreams of antiquity.
    Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Harry Melling stars as a young introvert who meets an older biker (Alexander Skarsgård) and becomes his submissive.
    Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
  • Participants will gain skills to develop mutual trust, respect, and mindfulness between Dominant and submissive.
    Rachel del Guidice, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Adjective
  • Perhaps it could be argued that Freiburg were obliging opponents.
    Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 21 May 2026
  • Rarely does another forward group make Colorado look slow, but Minnesota seemed to delight in obliging.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Adjective
  • The loser of an arbitration can petition a judge to vacate the arbitration decision, but judges are obligated to be deferential to arbitration decisions.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
  • Trump was notably out of character throughout his stay here, deferential to his host, marveling at displays of Chinese power and reticent to speak with the press.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Adjective
  • Accessibility The hotel has many ADA-compliant spaces, including the public entrance, guest rooms (options include a king room with a balcony, two queens, two kings with a balcony, an ocean view king with balcony, and a studio suite), registration desk, and concierge desk.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • That inspection, and later ones, uncovered numerous non-compliant or improperly labeled marijuana, kratom and mushroom product, according to the DLCP order.
    Logan Smith, CBS News, 31 May 2026
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“Ruly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruly. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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