as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
make sure you greet our guests appropriately
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Recent Examples of appropriately
Mnuchin was also known for his collaborations with the equally iconic Willem de Kooning who was appropriately represented at this most recent auction.
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News Desk, Artforum, 18 May 2026
Gijon believes in being age-appropriately honest with her students, explaining that some days can be more challenging than others and reminding them that teachers are human too.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Towns closes out intelligently, taking away the 3-pointer and having faith that the defenders behind him will react appropriately.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Focus Features and Universal have built hype around the film and Nikki, creating a text line for fans to talk to the character, who is known to appropriately light up people’s phones in the middle of the night.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 May 2026
The graininess of the photos also confers an appropriately gritty quality.
—Amy Reyes, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Any new information was appropriately followed up on, including conducting threat assessments when warranted.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Participants must dress appropriately and be able to fit through a 10-inch-tall by 3-feet-wide opening.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
Little Compton, Rhode Island East of Newport and west of Cape Cod is a blip of a town (population around 3,600) appropriately named Little Compton.
—Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
News Desk, Artforum, 18 May 2026
Gijon believes in being age-appropriately honest with her students, explaining that some days can be more challenging than others and reminding them that teachers are human too.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Towns closes out intelligently, taking away the 3-pointer and having faith that the defenders behind him will react appropriately.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Focus Features and Universal have built hype around the film and Nikki, creating a text line for fans to talk to the character, who is known to appropriately light up people’s phones in the middle of the night.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 May 2026
The graininess of the photos also confers an appropriately gritty quality.
—Amy Reyes, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Any new information was appropriately followed up on, including conducting threat assessments when warranted.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Participants must dress appropriately and be able to fit through a 10-inch-tall by 3-feet-wide opening.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
Little Compton, Rhode Island East of Newport and west of Cape Cod is a blip of a town (population around 3,600) appropriately named Little Compton.
—Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriately
Adverb
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Slices of cold roast beef, beautiful and rare, come attended by a snowy blob of properly sinus-clearing horseradish cream, with a pickled black walnut on top like the cherry on a sundae and a crumbly wedge of cheddar.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Slot is a good communicator who tries to properly answer every question, slipping in the occasional attempt at humour.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Adverb
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Critics argue the chemicals build up in the environment and human body over time, while supporters say modern nonstick pans are safe when used correctly.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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She was sentenced — correctly — for interfering in an election in her county and for allowing unauthorized access to the voting equipment, not for expressing her personal opinion.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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“Appropriately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appropriately. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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