as in nicely
in a pleasing way
our date at the restaurant went dreamily until the check arrived
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Adverb
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While a minimal veil and dress can work great together, take a second before purchasing two very loud designs in contrasting patterns or shades.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
30 July 2025 -
Though far from dogmatic, the overall politics don’t hold up great.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
30 July 2025
Adverb
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Customers can order the dishes separately from the combos, as well.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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Jamie Demetriou, best known for his memorable performances in Fleabag and Stath Lets Flats, has been cast as the pompous and self-important distant relative who intends to marry one of the Bennet girls.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
30 July 2025
Adverb
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Just pulse the fillet in a food processor until finely chopped, then toss it with fresh, whole-wheat breadcrumbs (made in the same processor), as well as ginger, garlic, scallion and cilantro.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Pulse several times until the basil is finely chopped and evenly distributed through the salt.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
Adverb
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While Sandler's Happy Gilmore may be happily in love with Virginia, the actor has had a real-life love story of his own for over 20 years with his wife, Jackie Sandler.—
Adam England,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Winona Ryder is happily settled now with boyfriend Scott Mackinlay Hahn, but the actress had a couple of movie star crushes while making her way in the industry.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
25 July 2025
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“Dreamily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreamily. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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