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Recent Examples of superbly
The Premier League side did take the lead shortly after the half-hour mark, Gudmundsson providing the delivery from the left and Longstaff controlling, swivelling and finishing superbly.
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Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The Portuguese giant had been heading out of the Champions League on goal difference until the 6-foot-6-inch keeper rose superbly to head home a free kick and seal a dramatic 4-2 victory which put Benfica into the playoffs for the last 16.
—Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Naturally, many desserts that use chocolate pair superbly with beer, such as brownies, chocolate cake, fudge, mousse, chocolate soufflés and even chocolate sundaes.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
The mind and body become superbly effective at solving the same problem, using the same tools, under the same conditions, while losing flexibility elsewhere.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Matteo Cocco’s superbly atmospheric and moody cinematography fills the bill perfectly, as do all the period production elements, as well as the excellent music score from Shelby and Latham Gaines.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Forsberg played superbly after taking over for Kuemper, a member of Canada’s Olympic roster.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Forsberg played superbly after taking over for Kuemper, a member of Canada's Olympic roster.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Looking up at a three-time championship team playing superbly at the perfect time.
—Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Jan. 2026
Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The Portuguese giant had been heading out of the Champions League on goal difference until the 6-foot-6-inch keeper rose superbly to head home a free kick and seal a dramatic 4-2 victory which put Benfica into the playoffs for the last 16.
—Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Naturally, many desserts that use chocolate pair superbly with beer, such as brownies, chocolate cake, fudge, mousse, chocolate soufflés and even chocolate sundaes.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
The mind and body become superbly effective at solving the same problem, using the same tools, under the same conditions, while losing flexibility elsewhere.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Matteo Cocco’s superbly atmospheric and moody cinematography fills the bill perfectly, as do all the period production elements, as well as the excellent music score from Shelby and Latham Gaines.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Forsberg played superbly after taking over for Kuemper, a member of Canada’s Olympic roster.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Forsberg played superbly after taking over for Kuemper, a member of Canada's Olympic roster.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Looking up at a three-time championship team playing superbly at the perfect time.
—Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superbly
Adverb
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Mullvad performed excellently during our latest round of tests.—
Justyn Newman,
PC Magazine,
22 Mar. 2026
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Everything was grilled excellently.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Skillfully carrying the tale as Kimberly is Ann Morrison, marvelously placing the qualities of a bubbly when not sulky teen in the voice and body of an older woman.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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The broadcast will be free after the cost of the device, which will deliver HD video marvelously.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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When all are well mixed, pour on the boiling Ale by degrees, beating up the mixture continually; then pour it rapidly backward and forward from one jug to another, keeping one jug raised high above the other; till the flip is smooth and finely frothed.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The process of designing and engineering cars has been finely honed by automakers over the decades, even as computer technology has revolutionized the industry and safety standards and requirements strengthened.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The eatery is consistently buzzing with energy, making for a fabulously fun atmosphere that bleeds into the rest of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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These gave way to brilliant eveningwear options that were so fabulously colorful and moved so freely like the wings of a butterfly.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Bylsma’s warm register and motherly charm come through terrifically, while Momboisse pairs delightful vocals and strong character commitment for her Logainne.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The mayor’s primary focus, however, is on what tenants pay to live in this terrifically expensive city and the quality of their housing.—
Michael Powell,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Even Joe, who has shown himself to be superlatively capable of ignoring other people’s feelings, knows that Max’s red-hot temper is best handled with care.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Prioritize safety, stay impeccably informed, and assume responsibility to shield lives and property.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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The home is impeccably comfortable, equipped with a cocooning swivel chair to take in views of the bay plus a fireplace for snug evenings on the sofa.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Superbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superbly. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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