as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner
ably maneuvered the boat up to the dock
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Nevertheless, Vincent and the cast around her ably ground the story again.
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David Opie, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2025
The vibrating bar also assists with lymphatic drainage, ably contouring, defining, and depuffing the face.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2025
Jeremy Allen White is spectacular in the lead role, but he’s ably supported by great turns from Ayo Edibiri and Ebon Moss-Bacharach.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
For many fans of inspirational sports movies, Hoosiers is an all-time great, with Hackman ably portraying the scrappy, tough-love coach Norman Dale, who guides his team of underdogs to the title.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2025
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David Opie, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2025
The vibrating bar also assists with lymphatic drainage, ably contouring, defining, and depuffing the face.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2025
Jeremy Allen White is spectacular in the lead role, but he’s ably supported by great turns from Ayo Edibiri and Ebon Moss-Bacharach.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
For many fans of inspirational sports movies, Hoosiers is an all-time great, with Hackman ably portraying the scrappy, tough-love coach Norman Dale, who guides his team of underdogs to the title.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Ably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ably. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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