as in nicely
in a pleasing way
a sweetly silly summer movie
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Adverb
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Any greens work great here, but my family loves the crunchiness of iceberg and romaine here.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025 -
While a minimal veil and dress can work great together, take a second before purchasing two very loud designs in contrasting patterns or shades.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
30 July 2025
Adverb
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Parents who have supervision settings for their child have control over their location sharing on the map as well, according to Meta.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
9 Aug. 2025
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Also on Friday, Dodge offered drift rides in the new six-pack Chargers and gave members of the news media a chance to take a pass at drag racing down Woodward themselves (rest assured, the Free Press performed quite well).—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Once garlic is minced, add basil and 1/2 cup olive oil; process until finely minced, about 1 minute.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
11 Aug. 2025
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This involves adding finely ground olivine—a naturally occurring olive-green colored mineral—to sandy beaches.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Aug. 2025
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The gorgeous solid eucalyptus wood frame pairs beautifully with the crushed velvet fabric.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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In Gloucestershire, the comforts of family meet the pleasures of wardrobe staples beautifully made—from tailored jackets and trousers to hardworking outerwear and dresses for all seasons.—
Toby Coulson,
Vogue,
15 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The Black Keys, happily on tour again, demonstrate the links between the blues, garage rock and modern indie rocks with their sharp and effective power chord solos.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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The answer, happily, was this warm, personal film about a Brooklyn family in the seventies led by Delroy Lindo and Alfre Woodard.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Sweetly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetly. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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