as in neatly
in a strikingly neat and trim manner
he's very nattily dressed in a new tailored suit
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Adverb
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But most of the laughs here are character-based, with performers neatly pitching their contributions for complementary contrast, like individual players in an orchestra.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025 -
And Wolfe Herd’s career—with its combination of early success, controversy, and ultimately a billion-dollar IPO—fits neatly into the genre.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Miami had found some urgency and regained the lead in the 66th minute when Jordi Alba, unusually in a central position, produced a killer defence-splitting pass to his former Barcelona teammate, who turned sharply and smartly before firing home from inside the box.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Hegseth's decision was quickly and sharply derided by members of the media and proponents of a free press, who noted that pre-approval of reportable material would limit the ability of reporters to provide vital news to the public about America's military.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
20 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Miami had found some urgency and regained the lead in the 66th minute when Jordi Alba, unusually in a central position, produced a killer defence-splitting pass to his former Barcelona teammate, who turned sharply and smartly before firing home from inside the box.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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The man was alone and smartly dressed in a button-down shirt, khaki pants and professorial eyeglasses.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Nattily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nattily. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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