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 with Mel’s sons go pretty swimmingly.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
Sotheby’s latest watch events went rather swimmingly.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2025
Everything has gone swimmingly.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Their first few weeks together went swimmingly, and Athena’s personality started to shine through.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
Sotheby’s latest watch events went rather swimmingly.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2025
Everything has gone swimmingly.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Their first few weeks together went swimmingly, and Athena’s personality started to shine through.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swimmingly
Adverb
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The flaky pockets are nicely filled with a distinct flavor profile.—
Tamara Dunn,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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That should set Stadlman up nicely for next month’s NCAA indoor championships.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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While traders are trying to cash in on the rally, geopolitical uncertainty persists, boding well for gold prices.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The fruit's protective peel can easily (and deliciously) make its way into any number of dishes.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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The track, which thrums with delightful menace, blends Knocked Loose’s heavy riffs with Curry’s rapid-fire bars, deliciously denouncing group-think.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Rachel Sennott enjoyably cameos as a version of herself who’s a Charli frenemy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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To that end, here’s a selection of the best (and most enjoyably bad) literary film and TV coming to streaming services this month.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The last one is difficult, considering Miami isn’t a great-shooting team.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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The retailer makes some of the best elevated basics out there—think great-fitting T-shirts, comfortable pants, and chic accessories that don’t feel trendy or disposable.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, a young Denholm Elliott makes for a delightfully smug Edgar Linton, and the underrated Angela Thornton brings to Isabella Linton a welcome sensuality.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Its signature dish, the Gut Pak, is a delightfully over-the-top take on chili pie.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Pulse until finely ground, then pour this into a new bowl and use clean fingers to pinch the crumble into large pieces.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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Acclimating our senses was rooftop breakfast served by a gracious staff who introduced us to Armenian coffee — finely ground into a powder and brewed in a jazzve pot.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But add some roasted chicken and top it with a creamy cheese sauce and the result is a rich and cozy casserole that even the pickiest child will happily eat.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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Farmer Wants a Wife is back for a fourth season, with a new crop of handsome homesteaders who are hoping to finally harvest their happily ever after.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Swimmingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swimmingly. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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