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
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
King graciously provided some exclusive comments on how this hilarious micro-budget miracle came about.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 4 May 2026
His mom so graciously gave us—two wide-eyed 11-year-olds—the reins to plan and curate our own menu.
—Emily Bloch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
The new owner of 980, former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg, graciously extended the gallery’s stay upstairs.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026
With his victim present, a chastened Fallon graciously played a clip of Hubicki yelling at him.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Coaches who, in the best cases (and there have been so many best cases) taught your kid to win magnanimously and lose graciously and compete whole-heartedly.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Good morning, Alexei Oreskovic here, taking the baton back from features editor Matt Heimer, who graciously filled in for me these last couple of days.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Instead of sabotaging the recipe, simply circle back to the compliment and decline graciously.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Jane Park, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
King graciously provided some exclusive comments on how this hilarious micro-budget miracle came about.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 4 May 2026
His mom so graciously gave us—two wide-eyed 11-year-olds—the reins to plan and curate our own menu.
—Emily Bloch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
The new owner of 980, former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg, graciously extended the gallery’s stay upstairs.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026
With his victim present, a chastened Fallon graciously played a clip of Hubicki yelling at him.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Coaches who, in the best cases (and there have been so many best cases) taught your kid to win magnanimously and lose graciously and compete whole-heartedly.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Good morning, Alexei Oreskovic here, taking the baton back from features editor Matt Heimer, who graciously filled in for me these last couple of days.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Instead of sabotaging the recipe, simply circle back to the compliment and decline graciously.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graciously
Adverb
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In the meantime, may your drives stay straight, your putts drop kindly, and your tax questions never land in the rough.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Just like his father, Law and Order SVU star Mariska Hargitay has taught her kids the same lesson—and that the universe looks kindly upon those who do good for others.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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The space is simple but nicely laid out with attractive finishes.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
18 May 2026
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Aberg has bounced back nicely after his collapse on Sunday at the Players Championship earlier this year.—
Jeff Hartman,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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Choose a variety that fits your goals, build the plate thoughtfully and the carb everyone loves to debate can hold its own in a healthy diet.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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When used thoughtfully, the right routine can make HS-prone skin more comfortable, more resilient and less reactive.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
18 May 2026
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“Graciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graciously. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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