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
Meanwhile, stocks sharply rose.
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Sarah Dean, NBC news, 12 June 2026
The data underscores the stark shift in the nation's inflation outlook this year, with gasoline prices remaining sharply elevated.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Many blasted the 8-30g law, which sharply restricts towns from rejecting housing projects that include at least 30% affordable housing.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Khanna sharply criticized Vance, noting that the vice president once had genuine populist instincts and said that since becoming Trump’s second-in-command, Vance has abandoned his principles.
—Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2026
In the bond market, Treasury yields eased sharply as falling oil prices meant less upward pressure on inflation.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The number of refugees resettled, which fell sharply from 188,000 in 2024.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
More theft claims quite likely will lead to higher insurance premiums, which have already risen sharply in recent years.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Liquid diets replace meals with shakes, soups, or beverages to sharply reduce calorie intake.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026
Sarah Dean, NBC news, 12 June 2026
The data underscores the stark shift in the nation's inflation outlook this year, with gasoline prices remaining sharply elevated.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Many blasted the 8-30g law, which sharply restricts towns from rejecting housing projects that include at least 30% affordable housing.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Khanna sharply criticized Vance, noting that the vice president once had genuine populist instincts and said that since becoming Trump’s second-in-command, Vance has abandoned his principles.
—Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2026
In the bond market, Treasury yields eased sharply as falling oil prices meant less upward pressure on inflation.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The number of refugees resettled, which fell sharply from 188,000 in 2024.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
More theft claims quite likely will lead to higher insurance premiums, which have already risen sharply in recent years.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Liquid diets replace meals with shakes, soups, or beverages to sharply reduce calorie intake.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharply
Adverb
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For Staying Organized A sleek passport holder delivers polished, frequent-flyer energy while keeping travel essentials neatly in one place.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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The dark smoked version pairs neatly with schaufele, the pork‑shoulder specialty served at Klosterbrau’s restaurant in the old town.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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The production’s hallmarks are the acting performances that are mostly quite strong, along with some scintillating technical aspects that affirm the show’s dystopian aims, unified smartly by Lisa Mallette’s active direction.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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But the players’ proposal smartly attacks the issue from the other direction.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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In reality, every burn is carefully planned by fire departments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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That, Shelton said, was expected with Prielipp’s workload pre-planned to be around 75 or 80 pitches as the Twins carefully monitor his workload.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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“Sharply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharply. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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