as in nicely
in a pleasing way
a sweetly silly summer movie
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Adverb
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The breathable linen fabric is a lifesaver on hot days, yet has just enough weight to wear in shoulder seasons as well; on cooler evenings, this maxi dress looks great layered under a cropped sweater.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025 -
Boasting a light sweetness and plenty of texture, these bites work great straight from the bag or tossed into a reusable container to keep sand out.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 July 2025
Adverb
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Organizations that prioritize this foundational investment in their people will be the ones best prepared to meet tomorrow’s sophisticated AI threats head-on and emerge stronger.—
Vishaal Hariprasad,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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But something constructive came from all the attention to the issue as well.—
Caren Zucker,
The Atlantic,
6 July 2025
Adverb
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Even without Trump’s commentary the decision is still finely balanced given a cut may come at the subsequent meeting.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Traditionally, they are drawn with finely ground rice powder, though chalk or stone powder is often mixed in for durability and cost-saving.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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For now, its lunar-like coastlines, secret coves, and authentic Cycladic spirit are beautifully unspoiled.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
23 July 2025
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To achieve such a feat in one’s final hour is beautifully poetic and a genuine showcase of the passion that Osbourne had for performing and connecting with fans through metal music.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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Surprise, then, that First Steps ends with the team still happily in their home reality with no multiversal shenanigans at all.—
James Grebey,
Time,
25 July 2025
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Dionysus was a god the Greeks most happily imitated.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“Sweetly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetly. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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