cleverly

Definition of cleverlynext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of cleverly Joali also cleverly manages to make a broad church—from families to solo travelers—feel as if this is their own resort. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 The owner’s cabin, cleverly positioned at the bow, opens to a forward terrace with a Jacuzzi. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026 That’s been really fun to see how artists are tackling this really cleverly and creatively. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 Reading Un regard, cleverly published during Paris Fashion Week, the book reveals itself to be a self-portrait of a wounded woman, constantly haunted by the fear of disappearing from fashion history. — Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleverly
Adverb
  • This work is considered the first of its kind to neatly package elements of vampirism into a single piece of fiction.
    — Maria Papadouris, JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Building a data center that fits neatly into an existing grid provides little opportunity for a utility to make new money.
    — Jeffrey Kopp,MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • This low-temperature, low-pressure hydrometallurgical method removes arsenic cleanly and operates without fossil fuels or poisonous gas emissions.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Patrick Bailey started the fifth with a chop that Rays starting pitcher Griffin Jax was unable to cleanly field.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 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
  • Less well known is the secondary dining area—aptly named the Secret Garden—which, in good weather, offers a wonderful al fresco experience on the terrace.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The house even released a book, aptly titled Zoë, in honor of the pair’s bond.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Colman nimbly balances right on the line between humor and pathos.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The flags couldn’t be redder, and Khoshnoudi nimbly sketches out the circuitous emotional paths S takes to avoid seeing them until such evasion suddenly and brutally becomes impossible.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026

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“Cleverly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleverly. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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