neatly

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Recent Examples of neatly A bit further from the wreckage was a leather purse, jacket and a small pair of brown heeled boots that laid neatly next to a broken and bloody plastic chair. Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025 The agreement coincided neatly with the 10th anniversary of her brand. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025 No one wants to deal with tangled cords or missing adapters mid-vacation, and this best-selling Amazon case keeps everything from chargers to memory cards neatly in place. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025 The results haven’t mapped out so neatly, though. Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025 Jordan Bos neatly finished when an awkward clearance bounced into his path to set him up for a close shot. Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025 Each box was neatly packed full of 8×10 photos spanning Michael’s life. Melinda Newman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025 All the pieces store neatly in a handy tote perfect for on-the-go house calls. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025 Best Christmas Storage Solution Deals Decorating for the holidays is easier when everything is stored neatly. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neatly
Adverb
  • His Tresemmé waves were bound tidily back.
    Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The setup, at least, is tidily comic.
    Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Ward 1 Steele Reynolds Chief operating officer of a local logistics company, Steele Reynolds is running on a platform of bringing transparency to local government while hoping to smartly grow local economy, according to his campaign website.
    PJ Green October 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The track also smartly takes aim at the Disco Demolition Night that took place at Chicago’s Comiskey Park in 1979.
    Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • In the meantime, the words and actions of the administration have steered the Department of Homeland Security sharply away from its stated core values.
    Keith Wilson, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • After hitting its record above $126,000 earlier this month, bitcoin has sold off sharply, with a weekly loss of over 8%, as of Friday morning, while gold and silver have continued to move up and remain on pace for weekly gains.
    Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Customers step into a store measuring 1,800 square feet, with marble and Cipria pink velvet interiors that create a feminine space; pale golden shelves elegantly display the range of styles.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Glass-front cabinet doors elegantly show off your favorite china sets and dinnerware, and keep them safe while not in use.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025

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“Neatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neatly. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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