Synonyms of squarely

squarely

adverb

ˈskwer-lē 

as in right

as stated or indicated without the slightest difference

a line that is squarely in the middle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• right
• just
• precisely
• smack-dab
• sharp
• due
• exactly
• full
• on the nose
• on the button

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of squarely

Hours after Apple unveiled the biggest shake-up to its iPhone release cadence in seven years — including its first foldable phone — Samsung rolled out a campaign aimed squarely at iPhone loyalists. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026

With the Rams favored and the rivalry as heated as ever, California football fans can expect a home opener unlike any other, played on the other side of the world but squarely in the spotlight. — James Ward, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Indeed, the collection‘s hero offerings start at $59 for the Vita Convertible Wristlet and go up to $269 for the Los Feliz’s large-and-woven look — putting them squarely in the affordable-luxury category. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

To be sure, many roles are expanded in recent years, which should factor squarely into leadership development. — Paul Davis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026