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 Synonyms for seemly
Adjective
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Now the top of the list is alignment, which is a polite word for influence.—
Julie Averill,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026 -
My polite reply to her email doesn't amount to anything more than a trivial note.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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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.—
Tammy Mutasa,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Adverb
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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.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
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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.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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In a post shared to Instagram on June 16, TSA advised newfound fans on the proper way to transport ranch dressing, a quintessential American flavor some soccer fans are experiencing for the first time.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Honest, Houston In the proper hands, a chain restaurant is a glorious institution.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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There were multiple offers and the property went under contract in about a month, a indicator that downtown apartment conversion projects in the last decade are attractive to investors who see occupancies remaining strong.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Here’s how the new numbers make a transaction a lot more attractive for Musk and his fellow SpaceX shareholders, at least in theory.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Adverb
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The women’s Cloudmonster Shoe fittingly packs a monster-sized amount of cushioning.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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In the new period drama from Pig filmmaker Michael Sarnoski, the Greatest Showman star plays the Prince of Thieves in the last chapter of his life — so, fittingly, the character looks and feels significantly older than Jackman's 57 years.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
22 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 stakes are high, the KGB agents are handsome, the intelligence is deadly and the costumes are groovy.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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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.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
15 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Seemly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seemly. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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