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also cooly
as in casually
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Adverb
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The star—who made her directorial debut with her film, The Chronology of Water—nonchalantly paired tweed cardigans with sheer tulle skirts, and pulled off short suits with socks-and-heels and ties.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
25 May 2025 -
Just a few yards away to his right, Postecoglou stood with arms crossed, watching on almost nonchalantly.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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These new kicks will go perfectly with your favorite team's City Connect jerseys and hats on game day, or quite frankly, with any outfit.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The film deals frankly with Joel’s addictions, and how what saved him was probably his obsession with his songcraft.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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“Coolly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coolly. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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