1
as in well
in a pleasing way
he's a nicely helpful child
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2
as in fine
in a satisfactory way
I'm doing nicely, and thanks for asking
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3
as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy
excuse yourself nicely and you should be fine
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Recent Examples of nicely
Unlike Substrate, xLight’s strategy is to play nicely within the existing ecosystem, developing technology that can integrate into rather than displace ASML’s and TSMC’s existing architectures.
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Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
The kitchen is quite small but nicely renovated (the tile floors are lovely).
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Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
22 June 2026
For a non-stuffy button-down shirt like Kidman’s, this linen option nicely balances a relaxed yet polished look.
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Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Analysts at Deutsche Bank summed it up nicely in a June 11 note to clients.
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Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
If swapping is an option, install towel hooks so each towel has its own spot for drying and can hang nicely.
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Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
The recipe makes about 3 ⅓ cups of filling, which filled the dish nicely.
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Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Thanks to this, highs for Fresno and the south valley will hold nicely in the low 90s through the weekend.
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Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
There's a burst of citrusy freshness in every creamy bite of this terrific cheesecake, nicely balanced with a buttery graham cracker crust.
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Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
The kitchen is quite small but nicely renovated (the tile floors are lovely).
—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
22 June 2026
For a non-stuffy button-down shirt like Kidman’s, this linen option nicely balances a relaxed yet polished look.
—
Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Analysts at Deutsche Bank summed it up nicely in a June 11 note to clients.
—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
If swapping is an option, install towel hooks so each towel has its own spot for drying and can hang nicely.
—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
The recipe makes about 3 ⅓ cups of filling, which filled the dish nicely.
—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Thanks to this, highs for Fresno and the south valley will hold nicely in the low 90s through the weekend.
—
Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
There's a burst of citrusy freshness in every creamy bite of this terrific cheesecake, nicely balanced with a buttery graham cracker crust.
—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicely
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Counties weren’t named for them until well after their deaths.
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But its usefulness extends well beyond northern Italian cuisine.
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Take Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, who have spent more than four decades proving that romance thrives just fine outside the chapel while raising a blended family.
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Still, Coffin is fine inviting them into the big tent with the rest of us, if only to show where the Hollywood blockbuster machine can find its next gear.
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Gentle reflection strengthens your budget steadily and kindly.
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Guha has framed the research as a reason to look more kindly on foods rich in phytic acid.
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Any greens work great here, but my family loves the crunchiness of iceberg and romaine here.
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This matching option looks great unbuttoned and billowy, with one hem tucked in, or tied at the waist for a cropped look.
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Industry officials say their rise will lead to good-paying jobs.
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Delivering good-paying jobs by ensuring these centers leverage local trades and pay prevailing wages.
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See our list below of the five performances from 2026 so far that could reasonably receive Oscar nominations.
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Directing a nonprofit leader toward entrepreneurship education and skills development could reasonably be argued to support an organization's broader operational mission.
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Some pastimes are distractions, some are distortions, and some few are true distillations—refining a city or a place or a community to its essence, deliciously sipped by all.
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Enter the Darling Clementine, a tart, fizzy, deliciously pink alternative to classic morning cocktails.
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Went to Monaco on loan in February and has done alright there.
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Rushing has spread his good at-bats out alright.
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“Nicely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicely. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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