1
as in polite
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste
it would not be seemly to use the memorial service as a forum for your political views
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2
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a young man of seemly appearance, robust health, and keen intelligence
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as in appropriately
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Recent Examples of seemly
Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
Another picture, taken outside, seemly showed the next step in the construction process.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seemly
Adjective
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Films that would once have sparked competitive bidding are screening to polite attention and noncommittal follow-up meetings.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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The old-school kind where everybody is mostly well-behaved and polite, and the audience scrolls on their phones to stay awake.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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As a means of conspicuous consumption the canon is poorly served, but as a destination to explore, as a complicated, contradictory, sometimes boring and often beautiful place, there can be much to be gained through a meander, a perusal, a stroll.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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The morning light there is beautiful, and the atmosphere captures a softer, calmer side of Rio that visitors don't always expect.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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Mnuchin was also known for his collaborations with the equally iconic Willem de Kooning who was appropriately represented at this most recent auction.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 May 2026
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Gijon believes in being age-appropriately honest with her students, explaining that some days can be more challenging than others and reminding them that teachers are human too.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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After all, the key to a flawless beat is proper skincare application!—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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Sit down at a proper meal table (not your desk or the car), put your snack on a plate or in a bowl, and take a breath to center yourself before taking the first bite.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
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Making the ad tier feel more attractive to subscribers in that way arguably does something very important.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Through a barrage of advertising and on-campus information sessions, investment banking sold itself as the most attractive, lucrative, and secure job for top students.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Susac continued hitting well during his five-game rehab stint, fittingly, with Triple-A Sacramento, who share the stadium with the A’s on an interim basis as the MLB franchise relocates from Oakland to Las Vegas.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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The basic concept in hockey that the game begins when the puck drops eluded the Ducks all season and, fittingly, a sluggish start ended their campaign on Thursday night at Honda Center.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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But such disagreements tended to be handled with the decorous language of diplomacy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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The playing position was thought more decorous than the position for the violin, and the mandolin itself was visually attractive, appearing as a fashion accessory in any number of paintings.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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It had, in fact, been rejected by all three major networks despite Lear’s handsome pedigree (his previous shows included the unequivocal successes All in the Family and Maude).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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To top it off, Rousey was able to secure a handsome payday for herself and Carano while also positioning herself to become a promoter and player in the MMA world as one of the faces of MVP MMA.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Seemly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seemly. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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