orderly 1 of 2

orderly

2 of 2

adverb

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of orderly
Adverb
After a difficult stretch of years and rebuilding her life more than once, Lias began filming herself at a dry-erase board in 2023 outlining rules to live by — from respecting Rihanna’s privacy to deplaning in an orderly fashion. Elaina Patton, NBC news, 6 July 2025 At the same time, the financial impact of the 2023 Hollywood strikes apparently left Walker-Pearlman behind on his loan payments, which led to a default and representatives for Musk launching a formal and orderly foreclosure proceeding on the Bel-Air home last year. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025 An orderly Italian known for his precision and Alpine reserve against a passionate Spaniard. Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 June 2025 The streets were clean, well lit, and—traffic aside—surprisingly orderly. Kian Tajbakhsh, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for orderly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orderly
Adjective
  • Of course, those who steeled themselves and bought into the selloff have seen a tidy profit.
    Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
  • According to Sheriff Nettleton, Dal las was clean and kept a tidy camp.
    Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 17 July 2025
Adjective
  • Delays might occur, but staying organized and ready can make a difference if slots open up.
    Hanmei Wu, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Gold jewelry also serves as a physical form of financial protection in a region where millions of people — particularly women — may not have access to bank accounts or other forms of organized investing.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • Draper, up 30–love against Báez, sent a forehand into the corner that was so neat in its curve, so complete in its unanswerableness, that the crowd was very briefly silenced altogether.
    Sam Knight, New Yorker, 12 July 2025
  • Especially to be thought of at the level of an All-Star is pretty neat.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • In a systematic review of studies, researchers found that active children are more likely to report feelings of well-being.
    Henry Abbott, The Atlantic, 12 July 2025
  • The Risks Of Getting A Coffee Enema The systematic review actually found quite the opposite: nine case reports of adverse events occurring from use of coffee enemas.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • The move also solidifies Synopsys’s competitive position against competitors like Cadence and Siemens EDA. Integration Strategy And Customer Engagement Synopsys has outlined a methodical integration roadmap, aiming to preserve customer experience while also delivering better value.
    Marco Chiappetta, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
  • Despite a well organized, methodical search and the assistance of psychics, Pogue’s body is still hidden.
    Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 17 July 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Orderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orderly. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on orderly

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!