cleverly

adverb

Definition of cleverlynext
as in neatly

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Recent Examples of cleverly The minibars are cleverly stocked with candies, local snacks, beer, wine, water, and even Advil. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 In the mix was Alexandra Daddario, carrying a Montblanc bag with a pen cleverly built into it. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 Crafted from aluminum and weather-resistant HDPE, the seven-piece set includes six wide-seat chairs and a table that cleverly expands from around 60 inches to 83 inches to comfortably accommodate more guests. — Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026 But the law does not tolerate bribery or campaign finance violations no matter how cleverly or clumsily disguised. — Darryll K. Jones, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 Don’t miss the Barnes & Noble, which is cleverly housed in an old theater, Auntie Bellum’s Attic Antique Shop, and Firefly Boutique for women’s clothing. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 Speaking with Rolling Stone in 1984, Beard credited Ham for cleverly booking ZZ Top support gigs on tours with headliners that weren’t likely to leave an impression. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026 The first unit incorporates several modern innovations that are cleverly incorporated so as not to detract from her classic character. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026 Randau cleverly uses different visuals to show Kersten and his wife’s description of the same incident. — Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleverly
  1. neatly
  2. cleanly
  3. dexterously
  4. aptly
  5. nimbly
Adverb
  • Long-term development rarely fits neatly into a quarterly reporting cycle.
    — Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The crab fit neatly into my pocket, a thin, light, barely discernible presence.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of neatly
Adverb
  • Hoerner got Chicago’s hit on a grounder that Machado stopped with difficulty, but couldn’t transfer to his throwing hand cleanly enough to make a play.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The context an engineer had while building a feature doesn’t travel cleanly to the person troubleshooting it in the field six months later.
    — Yu Fang, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of cleanly
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  • Yet Göring dominates the movie thanks to Russell Crowe’s performance, somehow both indulgently big and dexterously subtle.
    — Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
Definition of dexterously
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  • The new, aptly named Perpetual Padellone retains the original’s vintage aesthetics, but is equipped with a new annual calendar (Caliber 7190) that automatically accounts for 30- and 31-day months and requires adjustment just once a year.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
  • On September 25, Swift released the deluxe edition of The Life of a Showgirl, aptly titled The Encore.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of aptly
Adverb
  • Over the years, however, the actress has proven herself remarkably versatile, pivoting nimbly from frothy rom-coms and broad comedies to searing dramas, psychological thrillers, and big-budget spectacles.
    — Chris Bellamy, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Kids climbed nimbly onto traffic signs.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
Definition of nimbly

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“Cleverly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleverly. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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