ˈmä-d(ə-)rət-lē
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
it was raining moderately hard outside
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Recent Examples of moderately
The grippy Vibram outsole provides adequate traction for moderately slippery conditions like fresh snow and icy patches.
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Svati Kirsten Narula, Outside Online, 25 Oct. 2024
The moderately slim cut leg and high, flattering waist offer an impeccable fit.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024
According to a 2023 Pew Research, almost half of US workers are satisfied with their jobs, which suggests that the other half may be moderately satisfied or less content.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Hike with docents at the Valley View Preserve near Ojai
Docents from the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy will host a 2.5-mile, moderately strenuous hike at 8:30 a.m. Sunday through the Valley View Preserve.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Svati Kirsten Narula, Outside Online, 25 Oct. 2024
The moderately slim cut leg and high, flattering waist offer an impeccable fit.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024
According to a 2023 Pew Research, almost half of US workers are satisfied with their jobs, which suggests that the other half may be moderately satisfied or less content.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Hike with docents at the Valley View Preserve near Ojai
Docents from the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy will host a 2.5-mile, moderately strenuous hike at 8:30 a.m. Sunday through the Valley View Preserve.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderately
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Humans are pretty tiny creatures living on a really large sphere.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Everyone seemed to know that a second adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’s landmark comic was a pretty foolish endeavor, most of all showrunner Damon Lindelof.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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He was backed by five, relatively understated by contrast, musicians who ripped.Ramon Ramirez, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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As Bitcoin Suddenly Surges Toward $100,000 Price Now Hackers Are Using Snail Mail In Cyber Attacks—Here’s How On the flip side, though, J&J also has some relatively older drugs that face generic competition and have seen their sales fall.Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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His mimicry of Satchmo, the baseline test all these shows must pass, really is quite impressive.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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Just like many areas that saw a surge of visitors seeking outdoor adventure during COVID, Sedona’s popularity—which was already quite high—soared further.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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That also allows for some telling ambiguities: In a town that is fairly uniform in its comfortable whiteness, there’s little way to guess upfront where individuals may land on certain polarizing political issues.Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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Cajun food is fairly mainstream — and gumbo, jambalaya and bread pudding can be found on restaurant menus nationwide.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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This month, the designer will present his 120-piece collection at his new gallery in a somewhat unusual location, downtown’s Seaport neighborhood.Morgan Meier, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2024
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Coach Kyle Shanahan went in with the idea of limiting McCaffrey somewhat.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Ryan and Robert Saleh had their beef a few years ago but squashed it rather quickly.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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No official word on Jordan’s plans, but Deadline hears the actor will have some rather mammoth casting news of his own coming later this week.Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Social Security Disability Insurance benefits people with physical and mental conditions that are severe enough to permanently keep them from working.Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Inside each piggy bank, winners will find: A $1,000 flight voucher, enough for four Frontier roundtrip flights.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Moderately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderately. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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