1
as in well
in a pleasing way
he's a nicely helpful child
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2
as in fine
in a satisfactory way
I'm doing nicely, and thanks for asking
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3
as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy
excuse yourself nicely and you should be fine
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Lincoln best known for role as Linda Fairgate Throughout her illustrious in Hollywood, Lincoln performed in various film and television projects.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025 -
Thematically, the fractured friendship works well in a story that is so much about the joys of friendship and the pain of a camaraderie betrayed.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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But that hasn't stopped some players from discovering that many mods created for the 2006 original seem to work just fine in the new game with a bare minimum of installation headaches.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Switch 2 has broad backward compatibility, meaning most Switch games will work just fine.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Continue reading … 'KEEPING SCORE' – Democratic lawmaker suggests party not look kindly on foreign governments helping Trump.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Egg hunt reservations are kindly requested, visit theinnatrsf.com.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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Mohamed Salah has signed a new two-year Liverpool contract, ending a years-long saga and securing the future of an all-time Premier League great.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Made from a premium chenille material, this blanket is plush and warm, but will also look great draped over a chair or the couch, thanks to its thick, knitted texture.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 May 2024
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Ethics and dangers are obvious concerns, but it shouldn’t be overlooked that AI has the potential to do profound good beyond pithy conversation with some chatbot.—
Steven Aquino,
Forbes,
13 Nov. 2023
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Illness prevented Howe from being in the dugout, but his team maintained its finely tuned pressing and relentless counter-pressing in his absence.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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To shred the cabbage finely and cut the cucumber into ribbons, use a mandoline.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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Photo: Focus Films/Everett Collection Joe Wright’s 2005 film of Pride & Prejudice has aged, but it’s done so beautifully.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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And out back, a beautifully terraced garden leads directly to Regent Gardens, a private oasis with tennis courts, a playground, and acres of greenery.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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While any of its locations are worth your time (or dollar tipped during drag brunch), the Toledo franchise deserves special mention for the building’s wonderfully garish pink and lavender façade.—
Nico Lang,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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Kudos to Tracee Ellis Ross, who delivers a wonderfully subversive turn as Rivermind rep Gaynor.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Nicely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicely. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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