duly

adverb

ˈdü-lē How to pronounce duly (audio)
Definition of dulynext
as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose the perpetrators of this outrageous crime will be duly punished

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Recent Examples of duly It should be duly noted, Bailey Johnson would be a worthy option to join whichever lady decides on the supporting campaign and as the ailing father, Paul Jesson is also incredibly rich and dynamic and would be worthy of consideration. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 While Qatar duly intercepted these threats, it isn’t known to have used its air force in retaliation for any Iranian attacks on its territory. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Harry and Meghan, who duly flew in on Wednesday, will base themselves in a private property outside London, thought to be in the Cotswolds. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026 Investors duly rewarded Microsoft’s results by adding a record $450 billion to its market value in a single day. — Amit Joshi, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for duly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duly
  1. properly
  2. correctly
  3. appropriately
  4. happily
Adverb
  • In one scene, a padlock appears to lock without a key or even being properly closed.
    — Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
  • For this leaner, meaner Deafheaven, stylistic variety takes a backseat to speed and chaos, and when properly executed, subtle melodic or rhythmic tweaks wield the heft of the more tectonic transitions in the band’s defining songs.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of properly
Adverb
  • For example, changes in contact forces could indicate whether a screw has engaged correctly, while audio cues could help identify when a mechanical latch has clicked into place.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Review your credit reports from Equifax, Experian and TransUnion to make sure the information is accurate and that debts included in your bankruptcy are reported correctly.
    — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of correctly
Adverb
  • Brands also need to price it appropriately and deliver on the customer promise.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The series is set across Munich, Stockholm and, appropriately given the world premiere in Cannes, the French Riviera.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of appropriately
Adverb
  • Sometimes these stories end happily, with the hunter killing his buck and then coming back down to earth.
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Minutes earlier the kid was happily playing in the exam room.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of happily

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“Duly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duly. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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