as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy
flattered to be asked but unable to attend, she graciously turned down the wedding invitation
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Recent Examples of graciously
Instead of sabotaging the recipe, simply circle back to the compliment and decline graciously.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Tsiorvas also graciously declined any payment for the meal.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
This went to Hamnet star Toad, a Jack Russell Terrier, who graciously shared the limelight with his co-star Banjo, a rescue.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Among her longtime favorites are Stéphane, a part-time shoemaker with a following of local dandies, and Olivier Chatenet, who graciously opened the doors of his brand-new vintage store ahead of its official launch during Paris Couture Week.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
His commentary went beyond what was expected, graciously detailing his time on the show and praising his co-stars and collaborators.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
And yes, there was really an engagement ring in the box, graciously paid for by the production.
—Christopher Spata, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile Teyana Taylor was spotted graciously pouring drinks for some friends while joyously singing along to 1, 2 Step as Ciara belted out her chart topper.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
Her coach, Aksel Lund Svindal, graciously stood in her place.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Tsiorvas also graciously declined any payment for the meal.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
This went to Hamnet star Toad, a Jack Russell Terrier, who graciously shared the limelight with his co-star Banjo, a rescue.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Among her longtime favorites are Stéphane, a part-time shoemaker with a following of local dandies, and Olivier Chatenet, who graciously opened the doors of his brand-new vintage store ahead of its official launch during Paris Couture Week.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
His commentary went beyond what was expected, graciously detailing his time on the show and praising his co-stars and collaborators.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
And yes, there was really an engagement ring in the box, graciously paid for by the production.
—Christopher Spata, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile Teyana Taylor was spotted graciously pouring drinks for some friends while joyously singing along to 1, 2 Step as Ciara belted out her chart topper.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
Her coach, Aksel Lund Svindal, graciously stood in her place.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graciously
Adverb
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Don't wait for a vacation to treat yourself kindly.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Speaking kindly to yourself in this manner will be beneficial in both the near and short term.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This trailer, however, has a homey design with fittings that would work nicely inside a luxury camper van or tiny home.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2026
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That outlook also sets them up nicely to potentially move up and down the board with trades.—
Mike Kaye
March 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Accessibility The hotel is thoughtfully designed with accessibility in mind.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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They’re thoughtfully placed and well pruned.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Graciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graciously. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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