as in delightfully
in a pleasing way
a deliciously told anecdote on the DVD's commentary track
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Adverb
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Coyle had a career year last season, finishing with 25 goals and 60 points. Mittelstadt, acquired by the Avs one year and one day ago, started this season off great but has been stuck in a monthslong slump.—
Corey Masisak,
The Denver Post,
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The mesh on its own keeps out debris and worked great in fresh snow, shedding moisture, even though it’s not necessarily geared toward water-resistance.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside Online,
28 Feb. 2025
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Takeaways Ohio State: The Buckeyes played well most of this season but struggled in every facet of the game — shooting, defense and rebounding — against the more motivated Bruins. UCLA: Coach Cori Close’s team came to Indy with a mission: getting another shot at the Trojans.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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This did not sit well with some district residents who showed up to protest the meeting outside the Keller Education Center.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Mar. 2025
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More recently, the medical-entrepreneurial bug took her back to early stage biopharma, and in particular, precision medicine treatments that can be tailored more finely to patient biology.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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Very finely laced foliage complements flowers that are mostly sky blue but occasionally royal blue.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
15 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Her relationships with her father, godmother and confidante, Lizzie, who is a housekeeper for the Murray family, are wonderfully well-written.—
The Know,
The Denver Post,
2 Mar. 2025
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Here are a few other options: Peaches (or any stone fruit) work wonderfully.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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His speech beautifully encapsulated the power of vulnerability, showcasing how authenticity can resonate deeply with audiences.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Lighter cannabis strains, like those with citrusy notes, harmonize beautifully with crisp white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Deliciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliciously. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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