as in nicely
in a pleasing way
the rehearsals were going swimmingly until half the cast came down with the flu
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Recent Examples of swimmingly
Things haven’t exactly gone swimmingly for the USA Swimming team at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Despite their careful planning, the royal couple's vow recital didn't exactly go swimmingly.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 29 July 2025
The Waterfront, all eight episodes of which drop today on Netflix, fits swimmingly into the sweaty and sultry pattern established by summer-premiering series like Snowfall, Claws, and Animal Kingdom before it.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 19 June 2025
Thirty-four months later, the pool is operating swimmingly.
—Jack Rodriquez-Vars, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Despite their careful planning, the royal couple's vow recital didn't exactly go swimmingly.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 29 July 2025
The Waterfront, all eight episodes of which drop today on Netflix, fits swimmingly into the sweaty and sultry pattern established by summer-premiering series like Snowfall, Claws, and Animal Kingdom before it.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 19 June 2025
Thirty-four months later, the pool is operating swimmingly.
—Jack Rodriquez-Vars, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swimmingly
Adverb
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Marcus Foligno scored the game-winning short-handed goal on a second-period breakaway and Jesper Wallstedt settled in nicely after allowing two early goals with 26 saves, including nine on the power play.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The offensive line -- playing with backups Cole Strange and Larry Borom on the right side -- acquitted itself nicely Monday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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These unpressurized parts of a plane lack oxygen and can reach temperatures well below freezing, sometimes to minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The slow start that Mayfield is alluding to has to do with the Buccaneers only scoring two field goals through the first half, and scoring their first touchdown well into the third quarter.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The result is melt-in-your-mouth tender and deliciously juicy.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 2025
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Visited by Emily Wilson K-Town No city outside Korea has more Koreans than Los Angeles, a fact made deliciously clear in the endless restaurants of Koreatown.—
Emily Wilson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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While Atom is trying to manipulate Hermit into becoming the eyeball monster’s new human host, Joe first hides in a cage — in one of the episode’s most enjoyably scary scenes — before Wendy comes to her brother’s rescue, using her machine-controlling superpowers to stop Atom cold.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
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Spearheaded by the costume designer Missy Mickens, the film, which is also Rachael’s feature debut, showcases Brooklyn fashion enjoyably.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Full-bodied varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Zinfandel work great here, gently heated with orange slices, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise along with a touch of brandy or Cointreau and a bit of honey, agave, or maple syrup.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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Offense and defense for those guys played great.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The Leafs winger leans more on the delightfully curmudgeonly side.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Below is a list of what to see, what to do, where to stay, and where to eat to take advantage of this delightfully slow time.—
Andrea Grisdale,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Her finely wrought Neoclassical sculptures stand as evidence of both her artistic brilliance and her refusal to be defined by the limits of her era.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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To shred the leaves with a lawn mower, crisscross the area several times to chop them finely.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Covington will happily take home blue and white ceramics as well as brass items.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Next, brother and sister duo Itsuki (Joey Iwanaga) and Yuna (Akana Ikeda) are lured on a path that sees Yuna happily married with a child.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Swimmingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swimmingly. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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