NARROWLY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

narrowly

adverb

Definition of narrowly

as in slightly

by a very small margin they narrowly escaped with their lives

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Recent Examples of narrowly The incident came a day after Hegseth narrowly survived an impeachment effort, drawing criticism from Democratic lawmakers over his conduct at the revered military memorial. — Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026 The enormous steel structure crashed across the ship, narrowly missing a sailor who ran for his life. — Harry T Angell, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026 In October, a neo-Nazi plot to stage a mass shooting at a Hindu place of worship in Aurora, Illinois, was also narrowly foiled by authorities. — Tom Sanders, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026 The House of Representatives narrowly voted to impeach Mayorkas in February 2024. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 Nov. 2026 On the first extra hole, their approach shots were side-by-side, separated by about 3 feet, and both narrowly missed eagle chances. — ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026 Two years later, lawmakers placed a constitutional amendment on the ballot that narrowly passed. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026 Even still, Womack narrowly beat out Moore in the midterm election Tuesday by about 6,400 votes, ending the Republican’s time in Congress after just one term. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026 Boebert switched to the district two years ago, after narrowly winning reelection in a more competitive district in 2022. — Senior Editor, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrowly

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Throughout the record, Schmitt shifts his identity as a narrator, flipping from his slightly nasal twang to a pointed use of Auto-Tune.

— Cameron Cook, Pitchfork, 13 Nov. 2026
Today’s collaboration between AD100 design firm Nickey Kehoe and The Lacquer Company brings the glossy finish down to a slightly more manageable scale, applying it to coffee tables, desks, trays, and tissue boxes.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of slightly

Adverb

Even on a recent visit that fell over a spring break week, the place barely felt crowded, whether on the beach, by the 120-foot-long pool, or at the three open-air restaurants.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Among the shades worth knowing are Icing, a milky pink that complements the barely-there makeup aesthetic, and Cristal, a shimmering pink for those who prefer a little sparkle.

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026