cleverly

adverb

Definition of cleverlynext
as in neatly

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Recent Examples of cleverly The price cleverly nods to Bichette's $126 million Mets contract, and all proceeds are dedicated to his charity. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The structural glazing is cleverly integrated into the hull and superstructure, with each pane of glass uniquely shaped and tinted to blend seamlessly with the steel and aluminum. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2026 Paul Smith’s effervescent show was a refreshing surprise, featuring relaxed tailoring in an appealing seasonal palette of pale tonalities that was cheekily, but cleverly, styled with shirts unbuttoned and ties undone. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 The buildings—the entries to which are cleverly hidden off the main thoroughfare—are on the same 200-year-old strip, surrounded by restaurants, distilleries, galleries, and boutique retail outfits. — Riley Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026 Duwaji cleverly styled the unique creation over a voluminous black midi skirt and topped off the look with black sneakers and matching orange pom-pom earrings. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 18 June 2026 The Papa’s Tools Weed Puller Tool isn’t like other weeding tools you may be used to—it’s cleverly designed to minimize joint strain while effectively removing weeds deep in the ground. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 June 2026 The games have clear progressions, cleverly edited for punchiness. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026 The scene is set for another frantic find-and-rescue mission that brings Woody out of retirement and cleverly integrates the story of the itinerant Buzz Lightyears. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleverly
  1. neatly
  2. cleanly
  3. dexterously
  4. aptly
  5. nimbly
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  • Getty Images Key Facts During Manhattanhenge, the sunset point is neatly positioned between skyscrapers in Manhattan, New York City.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Feelings from optimism to selfishness to lust are all neatly captured with song and dance.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
Definition of neatly
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  • Synthetic cells allow scientists to more cleanly test how the surrounding membrane separates the inside of a cell from its environment, how genetic instructions are read, how energy is used, and how growth and division are coordinated.
    — Tara Deans, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
  • The best opportunity for Portugal came through Nuno Mendes, whose deflected shot rocketed off the crossbar after cleanly beating Spanish keeper Unai Simón.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 July 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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  • To us, there’s no better choice than the aptly named Sony LinkBuds Fit.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026
  • The collection of poems, translated from French by Sarah Riggs, aptly sees Adnan contending with her own mortality.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of aptly
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  • Kids climbed nimbly onto traffic signs.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
  • Few people do simmering panic as nimbly as Sarah Goldberg.
    — Sarah Rodman, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Definition of nimbly

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