neatly

adverb

Definition of neatlynext
as in tidily

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Recent Examples of neatly As shoppers seek physical stores this upcoming holiday, retailers need to ensure brick-and-mortar stores are well-staffed and neatly merchandised as well as stocked with in-demand inventory. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026 More Duffel Bags to Shop The Lovevook Garment Duffel Bag is surprisingly roomy, with enough space to pack for a long weekend while keeping dress clothes neatly separated from everything else. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026 Major collections rarely fit neatly into a single auction category. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 But the story neatly captures the peculiar limbo of Housewifery — edging ever closer to fame and acceptance, but always one velvet rope short of both. — Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026 Phoenix Henrichsen, who made his first court appearance with scraggly long hair and looking exhausted, appeared Monday neatly groomed, with his hair pulled back in a bun. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Copper and Thomas are both signed through next season in Phoenix, and Plum fits neatly next to the pair. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 All of this activity lines up neatly with Beijing’s industrial policy. — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Better yet, the chairs tuck neatly beneath the table when playtime is over, freeing up valuable floor space when a blanket fort is suddenly requested. — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neatly
  1. tidily
  2. orderly
  3. smartly
  4. sharply
  5. elegantly
Adverb
  • This logic applies tidily to things like digital boarding passes, too.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • And the first round this year certainly had its shining moments – from demolishing Paraguay to tidily dispatching Australia.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026
Definition of tidily
Adverb
  • The man worked as a hospital orderly, according to the AP.
    — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • Policymakers have moved to keep the selloff orderly.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Definition of orderly
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  • Yet Corsini transforms his shocking premise into a beastly and beautiful character study, one that’s smartly supported by a mostly Italian ensemble and truly revelatory second antagonist.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
  • Remember, the Canes ended 2025 spring practice with five solid rotation linebackers, but smartly went out and grabbed Mo Toure (after signing Kamal Bonner a week earlier).
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of smartly
Adverb
  • As the gunfire was heard, the drone appeared to veer sharply before diving toward the beach.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Polling shows that many younger voters, especially independents, progressive Democrats and some Republicans, have turned sharply against Israel in recent years amid widespread debate over Israel’s prosecution of the war in Gaza.
    — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of sharply
Adverb
  • Rarely does a techno record generate so many action verbs so elegantly.
    — H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026
  • Her hair, elegantly styled into a classic updo and adorned with a black ribbon, perfectly completed the look.
    — Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Definition of elegantly

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