cleverly

adverb

Definition of cleverlynext
as in neatly

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Recent Examples of cleverly 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 The look was perfectly tailored to her figure and cleverly referenced Bianca Jagger’s famous bridal look. — Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 July 2026 Rodri was everywhere — nipping in cleverly to intercept a dangerous Argentina pass near the halfway line, arriving right on time to provide a passing option to a team-mate in trouble and surging forward to set up a dangerous Spain attack. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 July 2026 The cephalopod uncovers what really happened to Tova’s son, who disappeared over 30 years ago, and cleverly helps his new friend learn the truth and find closure. — Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 Between cleverly convertible shoulder bags and elegant clutches, there’s a pick for every outfit and occasion this summer. — Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleverly
  1. neatly
  2. cleanly
  3. dexterously
  4. aptly
  5. nimbly
Adverb
  • Today, this stand is named in honour of Wolves’ legendary goalscorer Steve Bull and dovetails neatly with the rest of an impressive venue that spent the past nine years in the Premier League.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Israeli soldiers then arrived in two vehicles and tore it down, but left the blue tarp canopy neatly folded on the ground rather than confiscating it.
    — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of neatly
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  • But not every couple on this list has handled the split as cleanly as Tom and Gisele.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Consistent releases, personal replies, and fan listening sessions do not show up cleanly on a dashboard the way follower growth or view counts do.
    — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 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 faces of club legends Sir Tom Finney, Bill Shankly and Alan Kelly are picked out using different colour seats in three of the stands, while there cannot be a finer statue in football than the one outside honouring Finney, aptly titled ‘Splash’.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Tumi’s aptly named Just In Case tote should be on every traveler’s essentials list.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of aptly
Adverb
  • 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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