1
as in nicely
in a pleasing way
the graduation party went splendidly
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2
as in bright
in a manner marked by the shining or reflecting of much light
the windjammer's splendidly white sails billowed against a deep blue sky
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Adverb
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Although Durant was the national college player of the year and went on to became an all-time NBA great, no one at the time questioned Portland’s decision.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025 -
The $1,000 first-bet safety net sets you up great for Game 7, no matter the outcome.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
Adverb
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While Chelsea will be more on the defensive, advance with a draw as well, ES Tunis can only advance with a maximum point effort.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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But Republicans will be vying for the seats as well in the hopes of flipping one of the seats and helping the GOP hold onto their razor-thin majority in the House.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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In stunningly lyrical prose, Johnson pays a finely hewn attention to that which our wasteful, capitalistic society discards and collapses the dichotomies of high and low art.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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This comforting fiction does eventually fall apart, but Familiar Touch is finely wrought enough to not present this as a comeuppance or simply a disaster.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
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Director Giovanna Sardelli is a terrific storyteller, and in this case, her artistry works hand-to-glove with Nina Ball’s beautifully rustic scenic design.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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The ‘farewell’ to the late Arthur Massey, who was Wrexham’s oldest supporter, is beautifully done.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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“Splendidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendidly. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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