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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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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 Synonyms for seemly
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Now the top of the list is alignment, which is a polite word for influence.
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My polite reply to her email doesn't amount to anything more than a trivial note.
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England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
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Leaders are constantly in a chronic, sympathetic-dominant state that, if not appropriately managed, can have downstream effects on their cardiovascular health, immune functioning, sleep, and even personal relationships.
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Because probate laws vary by state and estate situations can be complex, consulting an estate attorney or financial professional can also help families avoid mistakes and ensure creditors are handled appropriately.
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While some of the wives wouldn’t bother coming to games every Sunday, Michel said, many of the children saw the Feeney fathers as proper heroes.
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Files, buffers, cuticle tools and even gel systems can last for months or years with proper care, which means the math tilts in favor of DIY after just a few uses.
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Top Wall Street analysts help investors look past near-term noise and pick attractive stocks with solid long-term growth potential.
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The convertible is also painted Verde Scuro, a rare color for Mondials and and a quite attractive dark-green hue.
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To close out the first round, XC São Paulo fittingly selected Brazilian skater Gui Khury, who has the most medals of any teenager in X Games history, with 15.
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The room retains a fittingly regal affect, decorated in the store’s trademark eau de nil (take that, Tiffany).
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This is a lovely, if rather decorous and reverent, tale of an illicit affair that’s unlikely to cause as much noise as Dhont’s last two films.
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But such disagreements tended to be handled with the decorous language of diplomacy.
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The stakes are high, the KGB agents are handsome, the intelligence is deadly and the costumes are groovy.
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This handsome portable stands out for its incredibly bright and colorful OLED display and full aluminum chassis, giving it luxurious curb appeal at a near-budget price.
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“Seemly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seemly. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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