accordingly

adverb

ə-ˈkȯr-diŋ-lē How to pronounce accordingly (audio)
Definition of accordinglynext
as in therefore
for this or that reason the application deadline was yesterday; accordingly, only applications mailed before midnight can be considered

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Recent Examples of accordingly Conrad, accordingly, wasn’t just one more writer working in Hemingway’s shadow. — Stephen Bates, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026 Martina Navratilova just had a milestone birthday and was feted accordingly. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 Based on these factors, each state was given a score out of 100 and ranked accordingly. — Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Households that adjust their budgeting and watch-lists accordingly will have more choice and more price flexibility. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accordingly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accordingly
  1. therefore
  2. so
  3. thus
  4. consequently
Adverb
  • But the demonstrations could weigh on tourism and therefore tax-free purchases, which account for around 20% of LVMH's revenue in France, Thozet said.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The design therefore seeks to use the wing’s surface more efficiently while relying on aircraft manoeuvres to steer the radar’s coverage.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of therefore
Adverb
  • For a network that is so aware of what is said about it, its first Super Bowl will be shadowed by its broadcasters.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Home ownership doesn’t always mean stability, so consider these factors before deciding whether to rent or buy.
    — Maurie Backman, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of so
Adverb
  • Vote banks had thus turned into vehicles of collective political assertion.
    — Asim Ali, Time, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Barnes is cold-based, and thus frozen directly onto the bedrock beneath it, which prevents it from sliding.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of thus
Adverb
  • Five years ago, rates were closer to 3%, feeding into the Covid-era housing boom that saw an explosion in demand and, consequently, prices.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
  • As the midterm campaign enters its home stretch, Americans’ expenses are rising — and the GOP’s prospects are consequently dimming.
    — Eric Levitz, Vox, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of consequently

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“Accordingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accordingly. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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