as in nicely
in a pleasing way
a white wine that balances its prettily fruity flavors with refreshing acidity
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Dorrington is a big defenseman who skates well and is highly physical.—
Corey Pronman,
The Athletic,
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Organizers partnered with various streaming services so fans at home can watch the show, as well.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Various team members have had this printer (or a similar model) from Brother for a combined decades, and these things are largely holding up great.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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Younger is doing great at #6 still and The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live is staying on the list at #8, a great performance.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The material consists mainly of finely ground marble, obtained as an otherwise-unwanted waste product from quarries.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2025
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Nubuck leather is formed from the top of the animal hide which is finely sanded and buffed to produce the softest, velvety leather finish.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Prettily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prettily. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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