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Recent Examples of superbly
Naturally, many desserts that use chocolate pair superbly with beer, such as brownies, chocolate cake, fudge, mousse, chocolate soufflés and even chocolate sundaes.
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Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
The mind and body become superbly effective at solving the same problem, using the same tools, under the same conditions, while losing flexibility elsewhere.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Matteo Cocco’s superbly atmospheric and moody cinematography fills the bill perfectly, as do all the period production elements, as well as the excellent music score from Shelby and Latham Gaines.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Jović, who grew up in Los Angeles, California to Croatian and Serbian pharmacists, has made more steady progress but has started this year superbly.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2026
Forsberg played superbly after taking over for Kuemper, a member of Canada’s Olympic roster.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Forsberg played superbly after taking over for Kuemper, a member of Canada's Olympic roster.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
The Dolby Atmos audio was also perfectly balanced, while the auditorium was also well-appointed and superbly light-controlled, making for an intense and immersive experience.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Technical contributions are superbly subtle, highlighted by cinematographer Alex Vlacos’ fittingly clear and misty lensings.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
The mind and body become superbly effective at solving the same problem, using the same tools, under the same conditions, while losing flexibility elsewhere.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Matteo Cocco’s superbly atmospheric and moody cinematography fills the bill perfectly, as do all the period production elements, as well as the excellent music score from Shelby and Latham Gaines.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Jović, who grew up in Los Angeles, California to Croatian and Serbian pharmacists, has made more steady progress but has started this year superbly.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2026
Forsberg played superbly after taking over for Kuemper, a member of Canada’s Olympic roster.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Forsberg played superbly after taking over for Kuemper, a member of Canada's Olympic roster.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
The Dolby Atmos audio was also perfectly balanced, while the auditorium was also well-appointed and superbly light-controlled, making for an intense and immersive experience.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Technical contributions are superbly subtle, highlighted by cinematographer Alex Vlacos’ fittingly clear and misty lensings.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superbly
Adverb
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In the end, justice prevailed after Dembele’s penalty was excellently saved by Nick Pope, but the irony of another controversial penalty award in the French capital will not be lost on Newcastle players, staff or fans.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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This short plays excellently with spooky audio mixing and feels claustrophobic until the shocking last moment.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The broadcast will be free after the cost of the device, which will deliver HD video marvelously.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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The store’s eclectic and marvelously curated decor gives the distinct sense that everything in that shop belongs together.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Acclimating our senses was rooftop breakfast served by a gracious staff who introduced us to Armenian coffee — finely ground into a powder and brewed in a jazzve pot.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Ground or tea bags Chaga tea can come in a finely ground powder or extract or pre-packed in tea bags.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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And a fabulously green cassata sheet cake?—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Feb. 2026
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The multi-hyphenate paired the slouchy, pocketed sweater with a fabulously massive fur scarf and a pair of shiny white pants.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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This terrifically entertaining twist on the dating show formula asks contestants to mingle, fall in love, and get engaged all without ever meeting in person or seeing what the other looks like.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Jan. 2026
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In these respects, apart from the harlequin excesses of his Stalinism, Cowley is terrifically sound.—
Vince Passaro,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Even Joe, who has shown himself to be superlatively capable of ignoring other people’s feelings, knows that Max’s red-hot temper is best handled with care.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Molly Thomas and Lauren Shuford Laughry represented the buyer, who gains a classic yet impeccably renovated four-bedroom residence dating to 1938.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Brosnan, as Steele, was always impeccably turned out; Newsom began emulating him, coiffing his hair, wearing a suit to school.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Superbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superbly. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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