thusly
Americanadverb
Usage
Some speakers and writers regard thusly as a pointless synonym for thus, and they avoid it or use it only for humorous effect.
Etymology
Origin of thusly
Example Sentences
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One comes from Rolling Stone, which headlined its article about the chicken hatchlings thusly: “First They Brought Back Dire Wolves. Next Up? Artificial Wombs.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
NFL instant replay pooh-bah Mark Butterworth later explained the ruling thusly:
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 9, 2025
A 1974 profile in the Bradenton Herald shortly before his death described “the legendary hero-sheriff” thusly:
From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2025
But my “let’s go to Ashland” sales pitch to the non-theater lovers in my life goes thusly: There is so much more to do than just see theater.
From Seattle Times ● May 11, 2024
I had no particular reason for having decided this—particularly given that I hadn’t read the book—but I decided it and reacted thusly.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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