as in good
in a satisfactory way
her latest novel is selling decently, if not spectacularly
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decently
Adverb
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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 -
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
Adverb
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For your home, though, plain soap and water will often work just fine.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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That worked fine during the regular season, but as the stakes increased, the team’s results suffered for its lack of a dependable scorer.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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On Memorial Day weekend in 2023, Fritz was well enough to enjoy a visit from Wolfe ― the pair's first meetup in about three years, his former co-star says.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Make reservations well before your stay to ensure the set will be available.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The budget doesn’t adequately address teacher pay, doesn’t support first-time homebuyers or fill the childcare gap.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Doctors often downplay or fail to thoroughly treat the biological changes that trigger physical, emotional, and social shifts at midlife, and Berry is asking hard questions about why the medical community doesn't adequately address this important stage with patients.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Decently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decently. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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