1
as in late
after the due, usual, or proper time
she submitted her scholarship application tardily, so she was not considered
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2
as in slowly
at a pace that is less than usual, desirable, or expected
the money that I had lent him for the video games came tardily and only after I told him that if he didn't repay me, I was taking them back
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Recent Examples of tardily
Albeit tardily, it has been punished.
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The Economist, 20 June 2020
While Chanel, which last season shut out guests who arrived a couple of minutes late, started its show — gasp — tardily.
—Thomas Adamson, ajc, 7 Mar. 2023
Messer and Rokita tardily tried to remind voters that Braun was a former Democrat who had once (gasp!) voted for a gas-tax increase in the legislature.
—Ed Kilgore, Daily Intelligencer, 9 May 2018
These fluttered tardily through the migratory funnel that is Cape May, N.J., their iconic orange-and-black patterns splashing against the muted green of pines frosted by the season's first chill.
—Joe Trezza, Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2018
The Economist, 20 June 2020
While Chanel, which last season shut out guests who arrived a couple of minutes late, started its show — gasp — tardily.
—Thomas Adamson, ajc, 7 Mar. 2023
Messer and Rokita tardily tried to remind voters that Braun was a former Democrat who had once (gasp!) voted for a gas-tax increase in the legislature.
—Ed Kilgore, Daily Intelligencer, 9 May 2018
These fluttered tardily through the migratory funnel that is Cape May, N.J., their iconic orange-and-black patterns splashing against the muted green of pines frosted by the season's first chill.
—Joe Trezza, Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tardily
Adverb
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But the tide started to turn against Isaacman late this past week, with the first rumblings of problems coming on Friday, May 30.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
31 May 2025
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While Buffalo already has an elite roster capable of competing for a championship, the team is now being urged to consider making a major move late in NFL free agency.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Police did not encounter Ernest Holmes, but an officer patrolling the neighborhood reported encountering a gray Jeep Renegade driving slowly by Shina Holmes' residence, then turning around and leaving.—
John Lynch,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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Previous studies have found that longer meal times, or eating more slowly, can help people eat less and manage their weight.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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Existing cardmembers should use them until Aug. 25, GM said, and can expect their new, replacement Barclays cards later this summer, along with activation instructions.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Oprah also later appeared in the show [in a voiceover role] in season two.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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Victoria jumped at the opportunity and eventually faced her sister.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The sheriff's office and coroner said on Tuesday that Trussell left her dorm around 9:30 p.m. local time the last day she was seen and her phone was traced to near where her body was eventually found days later.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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“Tardily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tardily. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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