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Recent Examples of neatly
None was required for that surreptitious exchange– two dollars for a warm burrito neatly wrapped.
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Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Abrams also cautioned that Washington priorities will define Dogu’s mission, and those priorities might not always align neatly with democratic objectives.
—Yamlek Mojica Loaisiga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Prep & Savour Claudya Helper Shelf This wire cabinet shelf is a genius way to keep plates, bowls, and mugs neatly stowed and nearly doubles your storage space.
—Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
His Super Bowl booking aligns neatly with the NFL’s ongoing push to court younger, more global audiences.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Their teeth also lined up more neatly on top of each other.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
This multi-use option is ideal, since the plush seats nestle into each section so they can be neatly stored when not in use.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
Inside, cases of bottled water sat neatly stacked near the kitchen.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026
Or the fact that my beach towel would never go more than a few minutes unattended before it was neatly refolded, the sand shaken out by a pair of seemingly invisible hands.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Abrams also cautioned that Washington priorities will define Dogu’s mission, and those priorities might not always align neatly with democratic objectives.
—Yamlek Mojica Loaisiga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Prep & Savour Claudya Helper Shelf This wire cabinet shelf is a genius way to keep plates, bowls, and mugs neatly stowed and nearly doubles your storage space.
—Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
His Super Bowl booking aligns neatly with the NFL’s ongoing push to court younger, more global audiences.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Their teeth also lined up more neatly on top of each other.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
This multi-use option is ideal, since the plush seats nestle into each section so they can be neatly stored when not in use.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
Inside, cases of bottled water sat neatly stacked near the kitchen.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026
Or the fact that my beach towel would never go more than a few minutes unattended before it was neatly refolded, the sand shaken out by a pair of seemingly invisible hands.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neatly
Adverb
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In the other corner, hair combed neatly back and beard tidily trimmed, stood Maxwell Jacob Friedman, the reigning All Elite Wrestling World Champion.—
Michael Ballaban,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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This wood stand was designed to tidily fill the wall between windows, and was painted white to match the window trim.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Keep boots upright and orderly by using boot trees, cardboard tubes, or even a short length of PVC pipe.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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All these years later, Vern remembers people acting orderly, evacuating at a measured pace, stopping to allow cars into the growing line of traffic out of Yuba City.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
23 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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The service The staff are smartly dressed and on it.—
Harriet Compston,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Another smartly dressed man appears, smiling, and guides us into a discreet anteroom.—
Caroline Law,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Miami also bounced back sharply, jumping 82 percent to 40 sales, while London slipped to seventh place with just 35 deals.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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If the states don’t reach a deal, federal officials could sharply cut Arizona’s water starting next year, and at that point, a lawsuit is likely, Buschatzke said.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Lean this large, elegantly arched mirror against a wall, or use the convenient stand to keep it upright—no hardware or drilling required.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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But what makes Bird by Bird so singular is how often and elegantly Lamott shifts from advice about writing to advice about life.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Neatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neatly. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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