as in neatly
in a strikingly neat and trim manner
sharply dressed groomsmen at a formal wedding
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Recent Examples of sharply
Duenas expected sales to climb sharply in the weeks leading up to the tournament and said his customers are coming from all walks of life, including fans from foreign countries.
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Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Today, visitors can spot wildlife like bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets among the sharply eroded buttes.
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Scott Bay,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Tucked in, the bird becomes nearly neutral – less self-correcting, but far easier to maneuver sharply.
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New Atlas,
2 July 2026
Even inflation has moderated sharply, after soaring to double digits in 2023.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Industry forecasts diverge sharply on how fast the gap closes.
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Aaron Stanley,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
In stock markets abroad, continued drops for chip companies sent indexes sharply lower in several Asian markets.
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The ceasefire prompted a surge in crude shipments through the vital waterway where traffic had largely ground to a halt during the conflict, sending oil prices sharply lower.
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Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Her reports on jail deaths, which began more than a decade ago and continued into this year, helped spur a 2022 state audit that sharply questioned San Diego County Sheriff’s Department practices.
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Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Today, visitors can spot wildlife like bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets among the sharply eroded buttes.
—
Scott Bay,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Tucked in, the bird becomes nearly neutral – less self-correcting, but far easier to maneuver sharply.
—
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
Even inflation has moderated sharply, after soaring to double digits in 2023.
—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Industry forecasts diverge sharply on how fast the gap closes.
—
Aaron Stanley,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
In stock markets abroad, continued drops for chip companies sent indexes sharply lower in several Asian markets.
—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The ceasefire prompted a surge in crude shipments through the vital waterway where traffic had largely ground to a halt during the conflict, sending oil prices sharply lower.
—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Her reports on jail deaths, which began more than a decade ago and continued into this year, helped spur a 2022 state audit that sharply questioned San Diego County Sheriff’s Department practices.
—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharply
Adverb
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The country's spring lines up neatly with the American fall, and both islands come alive with wildflowers and blossoms as temperatures climb through November, all before the summer crowds arrive.
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The hallmarks of cobalt poisoning fit the woman’s array of symptoms neatly.
Adverb
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All four players are exceptional in their roles, playing smartly off their screen personas while exploring the nuances of the characters and their intersecting dynamics.
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Advertisement As in Curb, the list of guest stars is long, distinguished, and smartly deployed.
Adverb
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Onlookers were silent as a human chain of civil defense workers and volunteers carefully extracted the person from within the ruins.
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Neighbors’ outcry The dredge was carefully planned, and will, according to the county, save the county money on sand costs.
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“Sharply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharply. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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