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also cooly
as in casually
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Adverb
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The star—who made her directorial debut with her film, The Chronology of Water—nonchalantly paired tweed cardigans with sheer tulle skirts, and pulled off short suits with socks-and-heels and ties.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
25 May 2025 -
Just a few yards away to his right, Postecoglou stood with arms crossed, watching on almost nonchalantly.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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There’s a lot of life in those small moments that is worth living that, frankly, social media is never going to show us.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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And just in time, frankly — if there was ever a time when the country required stability, this is it.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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“Coolly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coolly. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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