1
as in specially
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2
as in ornately
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fancily
Adverb
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The next time all the other seven planets in the solar system will be visible on parade at once in dark-sky conditions will not be until the year 2036—specially, around March 31–April 1.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025 -
Dramatic Video Shows Delta Plane Crash Landing in Toronto and Bursting into Flames Before Flipping Upside Down Nelson shared how both plane seatbelts and seats are specially designed to withstand some of the most severe incidents, from unexpected turbulence to the rare case of a plane crash.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Their supremacy in the sport was fueled, in part, by the fact that they were looked after exceptionally well by the state.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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Some conservative groups in South Africa have misrepresented facts about farm murders, sensationalizing them by fixating on exceptionally violent cases and promoting the idea that all farm murders are politically and racially motivated.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Nearly everyone appreciated the tasteful and well-appointed interior, as understated as it is finely crafted.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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The material consists mainly of finely ground marble, obtained as an otherwise-unwanted waste product from quarries.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2025
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The black-and-white 1930s cartoon character Betty Boop time-travels to a richly chromatic future in this new show, with Jasmine Amy Rogers making her Broadway debut in the title role, and Faith Prince and Stephen DeRosa among the supporting cast.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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As a richly deserving first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer with vital roles in three Super Bowl rings underscoring his thrilling career, Kelce certainly has zero left to prove.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Fancily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fancily. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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