as in fine
in a satisfactory way
the stock performed respectably, giving us a decent return on our investment
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Recent Examples of respectably
However, until getting shut down by the Pirates, the Rockies had been playing respectably since the All-Star break.
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John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respectably
Adverb
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This works fine in development, but in production, latency and network overhead pile up fast.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The restaurants’ operators, Adabi Investment LLC and Adabi’s Diner LLC, were ordered to pay a $60,116 civil fine over the Fair Labor Standards Act violations, according to a consent decree.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Wide receiver Rashee Rice, arguably their biggest threat in their passing game, has served two games of his six-game suspension, and Thornton has filled in nicely for Rice so far.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Another place Liquid Glass flows nicely is in Photos.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Hochul touted the program as a way to expand access to higher education and good-paying jobs, strengthen the state’s workforce, and invest in community colleges.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
12 Aug. 2025
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Shake it up good and don’t over dress it!—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
4 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Adolescence was a big winner on the night, also taking best limited series as well as Erin Doherty winning best supporting actress and Owen Cooper becoming the youngest-ever winner for best supporting actor in a limited series.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Rogen is best known for his comedy roles in Knocked-Up, Superbad, Pineapple Express, 40-Year-Old-Virgin.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Williams played decently well, but there are plenty of areas that need to improve for the Bears next week.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Tidy and serene, and on a decently high floor.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Others had difficulties getting the seat and water to remain at acceptably warm temperatures.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Respectably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respectably. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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