sharply

adverb

Definition of sharplynext
as in neatly
in a strikingly neat and trim manner sharply dressed groomsmen at a formal wedding

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Recent Examples of sharply The production stalled in 1964 when the couple separated, and Kumari’s health declined sharply over the following years. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 Inflation dropped sharply, deposits flowed back into the banking system, and the economy switched from negative to positive growth with a surge in exports leading the way. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 The volume of affected corporate debt reached nearly 215 billion euros, up sharply from just 12 billion euros at the start of the year. — CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 South Korea’s market — heavily exposed to chip giants Samsung and SK Hynix — sold off sharply, leading a decline in Asian tech shares. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Higher inflation prompted the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates for the first time in three years and contributed to a sell-off in the bond market that has sharply driven up bond yields. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 The delta between the taste of Emmy voters and broadcast TV viewing widened even more as streaming platforms dominated the top categories, and the ratings fell sharply, bottoming out at a record low in early 2024. — Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 Population rise The current population contrasts sharply with the late 19th century, when hunting and habitat exploitation nearly drove the reptiles to extinction. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 Microsoft has announced two major changes to its Microsoft 365 Family and Premium plans, and both have drawn sharply contrasting reactions from subscribers. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharply
  1. neatly
  2. smartly
  3. carefully
Adverb
  • What makes the guest list truly striking is its refusal to stay neatly within the lines of traditional fashion.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Although System of a Down is often grouped with the nu metal bands that dominated heavy music at the time, including Korn and Limp Bizkit, Malakian never saw the band as fitting neatly into any genre.
    — Alex Distefano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of neatly
Adverb
  • The promise of Googlebooks as a fresh and smartly designed alternative to Windows or Mac for Android phone owners sounds great, but there’s more than just a few kinks and quirks to work out.
    — Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The curators smartly provide their image duplicator with an origin story.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of smartly
Adverb
  • The appointment time may be longer than for other gel manicures—and in many cases more expensive—but that laser focus on cleaning up the cuticles, prepping the nails, and carefully applying the polish is what helps it to last.
    — Lucy Abbersteen, Allure, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Have any of these changes been carefully tested, following usual protocols for reviewing any changes to the census?
    — Nancy Krieger, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of carefully

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“Sharply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharply. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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