germanely

adverb

Definition of germanelynext
as in meaningfully

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for germanely
  1. meaningfully
  2. perfectly
  3. sensibly
  4. relevantly
  5. sufficiently
  6. properly
  7. satisfactorily
  8. correctly
Adverb
  • Since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia is too reliant on China to be able to meaningfully curb Beijing.
    — C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Zero Company meaningfully explores these themes, using a ragtag band of outcasts as a filter to view them.
    — Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of meaningfully
Adverb
  • The table then stows away, and the bench cushions rearrange to create a side-facing love seat positioned perfectly for viewing the drop-down projection screen just above the entryway.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • On the plus side, Ritchson and Wilson display a winning chemistry, their contrasting physicality and acting styles working perfectly for their characters.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of perfectly
Adverb
  • Given the limited floorspace, Tiny Tect Tiny Houses has sensibly kept the interior layout quite simple.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
  • But with that slice of luck came a sudden outburst of responsibility from Brook, who then scored at almost a run a ball but did so sensibly and without taking any undue risks.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of sensibly
Adverb
  • More relevantly, the fine is not going to hurt them to any real degree.
    — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • If the answer to that question is no, or more relevantly, not soon enough to satisfy investors’ expectations about the future, then the fallout in global equities could be brutal.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 Nov. 2025
Definition of relevantly
Adverb
  • In an unsigned opinion, a majority of the justices said the administration is likely to win its argument that the group suing to stop construction cannot show its been sufficiently harmed.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Other speakers, including those who work in public service, asked the board to sufficiently fund public programs that have long had to go without sufficient funding.
    — Sofi Zeman August 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of sufficiently
Adverb
  • Mattia Sala, the product manager for SMEG USA, agrees that silverware handles should always point downward, but adds that silverware should be properly spaced out within a dishwasher’s silverware caddy.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Having a healthy lawn means managing soil conditions for the roots, mowing properly, and strengthening the density of the grass by overseeding.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of properly
Adverb
  • Given that the Touch Bar is no more, this stumbling block was never satisfactorily overcome.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The one question that was asked repeatedly, but was never satisfactorily answered, was why the Linwood store had been chosen for the turnover.
    — Eric Adler July 9, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Definition of satisfactorily
Adverb
  • Training begins with a small smoke test to make sure the robot, environment, cameras, and control system work together correctly.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In simpler terms, a part of your paycheck subsidizes a boomer’s benefits—and according to the Cato Institute’s 2025 polling, only 45% of Americans correctly understand how the program works.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of correctly
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“Germanely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germanely. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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