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neatly

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Recent Examples of neatly And for looking put-together post-red-eye, the Niasso Portable Travel Steamer is $23 (originally $36) and tucks neatly into a weekender. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025 But Heberlig argued the transportation debate didn’t break down neatly along partisan lines. Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025 Get organized with a shoe cabinet that neatly tucks away more than 12 pairs, or a storage unit with three roomy shelves and two deep drawers to keep clutter out of sight. Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025 Always Greener, the script from Treason scribe and Brit List finalist Lewis Wren, is all about sliding doors, neatly reflecting the author’s recent experiences. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025 Many ways to be Puerto Rican Puerto Rican culture cannot be neatly mapped onto a single tradition. Ken Chitwood, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025 Internal compartments keep your gear organized, while the straps tuck neatly away when not in use. Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025 Meanwhile, Pixelsnap magnetic charging slides neatly into your routine, and on-device AI perks keep common tasks quick and surprisingly helpful. PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025 The Chapter 02 lineup includes wrap coats in twin layers of double-faced wool; reversible jackets with one side plain, the other patterned, and crinkled unisex trenchcoats that pack up neatly into a travel pouch, printed with a bicycle pattern drawn from Veldkamp’s art, among other key items. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neatly
Adverb
  • There are millions of Californians who don’t tidily fit into either the MAGA or anti-MAGA camps.
    U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
  • His Tresemmé waves were bound tidily back.
    Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • When the Bills offered a 2027 first-round pick and 2026 third-rounder for Jaylen Waddle (as NFL Network reported Sunday), the Dolphins smartly said no.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Fellow smartly partnered with Kettl for this launch and even had founder Zach Mangan demo the set.
    Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2025
Adverb
  • When powered by renewable energy, electric roads can sharply reduce transport emissions.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
  • After accounting for its large interest expenses, those margins turn sharply negative.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
  • The foetal beat of air beats all around Helm like a beating heart (must elegantly variate).
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The crust is elegantly thin and flaky, while the apricot glaze is a delightful surprise, enhancing both the taste and appearance of the tart.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025

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“Neatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neatly. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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