cleverly

adverb

Definition of cleverlynext
as in neatly

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Recent Examples of cleverly Designed for ages 3 to 12, the shiny indoor space is cleverly set up into various imaginative zones, from a plush mediaeval princess castle to a play gym with climbing wall. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026 After all, who says statement-making furniture can’t also be cleverly designed? — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026 And so Adrian and Joan Crawford got together very cleverly and actually built a dress that would look almost exactly one shade different from Norma Shearer’s dress. — Raymond Ang, Vogue, 24 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleverly
  1. neatly
  2. cleanly
  3. dexterously
  4. aptly
  5. nimbly
Adverb
  • Its hidden zipper and interior corner ties help keep everything neatly in place, while the warm camel hue pairs beautifully with the deeper plum of the blanket.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Brands tend to lead with features and benefits because those fit neatly on a slide.
    — JD Barker, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of neatly
Adverb
  • Its neighbor on the opposite side, at 1323 Flatbush, remained standing, but the party wall between the two had been cleanly peeled off, revealing an uncanny dollhouse view of the relatively intact apartments inside.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2026
  • That gives camper travelers the ability to drive cleanly and quietly through city centers, around campgrounds and down deep forest roads.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of cleanly
Adverb
  • Officials posted abroad wishing to defect must dexterously evade state security officials stationed alongside them and come to peace with the fact that loved ones back home will surely be punished.
    — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
  • 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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  • Each cookie is aptly named with a phrase or word that’s related to baseball, like the sluggers sourdough, a version of a chocolate chip cookie that Amber makes with sourdough and brown butter and is topped with flaky sea salt.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Try these aptly named Levi’s jeans that have a slightly roomier, wide-leg design without looking baggy.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of aptly
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
Definition of nimbly

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“Cleverly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleverly. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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