cleverly

Definition of cleverlynext

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Recent Examples of cleverly 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 Within a mind-spinning eight months, Zori Timeless Hotel was born, cleverly converted from the old pension into four luxurious residences within the confines of strict planning regulations that forced them to use the existing space. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 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 Sculptures whimsically assembled from chairs, lamps, and a filing cabinet pulled from Cultural Center storage get roped off by floor tape that cleverly extends the artworks themselves, upending standard museum practice while also sticking to it. Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Both Yoon and Hoke also structure their works with staccato-like page breaks—a decision that cleverly evokes spans of creaturely silence. Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 The initial construction of the mask’s mouth is impressive, with long studs and angled pieces to cleverly but accurately recreate the classic triangle. Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleverly
Adverb
  • His punchy, slightly cornball charm, combined with a winning smile that neatly masked his Nixonian ambition, cemented Mulroney’s status as a modern Canadian politician, someone willing to lead the nation through the 1980s into an uncertain future.
    Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026
  • This approach assumes human behaviors fit neatly into predetermined blocks.
    Pratik Bhadra, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • The Cougars handled the same Oregon State team more cleanly in its opener, piling up 533 yards in a 13-point win.
    Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • This is a stock that earned its move and is now consolidating cleanly.
    Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • 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
Adverb
  • The aptly named Amor II builds on the original prototype launched in Croatia in 2023, but is both more refined and better suited to production.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026
  • What industry needs is execution at speed and scale that aptly reflects the competitive reality facing European manufacturing.
    Can Dinçer, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
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

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“Cleverly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleverly. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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