as in nicely
in a pleasing way
a white wine that balances its prettily fruity flavors with refreshing acidity
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Adverb
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Thematically, the fractured friendship works well in a story that is so much about the joys of friendship and the pain of a camaraderie betrayed.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025 -
Lincoln best known for role as Linda Fairgate Throughout her illustrious in Hollywood, Lincoln performed in various film and television projects.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Neither queen does great, but Lydia certainly does better.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
12 Apr. 2025
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Well, that turned out great on Wednesday, but Thursday was a different story.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Illness prevented Howe from being in the dugout, but his team maintained its finely tuned pressing and relentless counter-pressing in his absence.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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To shred the cabbage finely and cut the cucumber into ribbons, use a mandoline.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Prettily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prettily. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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