as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy
flattered to be asked but unable to attend, she graciously turned down the wedding invitation
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Recent Examples of graciously
The senator graciously declined the honor and requested the road bear the name of Cantrell.
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Arkansas Online,
27 June 2026
But if another team gets to Wilson first, the Bulls will graciously accept the gifts of Boozer or Peterson in return — not just for their talent, but also due to their strong fits as alternate foundations for a new future in Chicago.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Four, graciously sized outdoor pools—all carved in local stone and lined with plush loungers—invite long, languid afternoons.
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Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
Wood graciously served as one of my dissertation advisers, and the book that resulted, American Honor, builds on his focus on ideals.
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Craig Bruce Smith,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
Love Island graciously afforded these throuples with an absurdly large bed.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
But even as every minute adds up on the phone bill of his rep, who graciously patched the call, the frontman remains generous with this time, wanting to discuss the future but also the past, starting with the fact that he was never really destined to be a music artist at all.
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Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
28 May 2026
At least Nakase graciously gave us plenty of warning about the impending beatdown.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
But my sons have yet to complain; like my dancing or singing they graciously refrain from making any comment.
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Jane Park,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2026
But if another team gets to Wilson first, the Bulls will graciously accept the gifts of Boozer or Peterson in return — not just for their talent, but also due to their strong fits as alternate foundations for a new future in Chicago.
—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Four, graciously sized outdoor pools—all carved in local stone and lined with plush loungers—invite long, languid afternoons.
—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
Wood graciously served as one of my dissertation advisers, and the book that resulted, American Honor, builds on his focus on ideals.
—
Craig Bruce Smith,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
Love Island graciously afforded these throuples with an absurdly large bed.
—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
But even as every minute adds up on the phone bill of his rep, who graciously patched the call, the frontman remains generous with this time, wanting to discuss the future but also the past, starting with the fact that he was never really destined to be a music artist at all.
—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
28 May 2026
At least Nakase graciously gave us plenty of warning about the impending beatdown.
—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
But my sons have yet to complain; like my dancing or singing they graciously refrain from making any comment.
—
Jane Park,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graciously
Adverb
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Jodie Sweetin, who played the sarcastic middle child Stephanie Tanner across the series' eight-season run, recently looked back on the sitcom's original pilot, which featured a different actor in the role of kindly Tanner family patriarch Danny.
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Jacksonville Jaguars The approach James Gladstone took this offseason would be best described as unconventional, and that’s putting it kindly.
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When our expert reviewed it, the XPS 14 Premium's Intel Core Ultra 7 processor held up nicely in our performance tests, where the 32GB of RAM definitely came in clutch.
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As a bonus, this salad is make-ahead friendly, and the carrots soften nicely in the fridge for a day or two.
Adverb
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Made in the Hudson Valley & founded in Brooklyn, Cantina Royal’s small-batch sauces use whole chiles and thoughtfully sourced ingredients to combine Mexican cooking traditions and modern food culture.
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The companies investing thoughtfully in AI look different from the ones racing to deploy it.
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“Graciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graciously. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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