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
Crime in Los Angeles fell sharply during Villaraigosa’s two terms.
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James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The cost of supplies and operating expenses have risen sharply, putting pressure on profits.
—William Deffaa, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Koguchi described personal boundaries as an unfamiliar concept, noting that expectations around work and communication in Japan differ sharply from those in American workplaces.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Subsidies also rose sharply, partly because pump prices remained steady, according to Monica Malik, chief economist at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank.
—Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has roiled energy markets, sending crude oil prices sharply higher — a key driver of inflation.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
Neighbors in west Sonoma County say the noise increased sharply more than two years ago, when the Federal Aviation Administration changed departure flight patterns.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 14 May 2026
But the latest attacks intensified sharply over the weekend.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
If prices on Hobby boxes increase sharply over the $240 pre-order/$260 drop day pricing, this story will change.
—Corey Merriman, New York Times, 13 May 2026
James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The cost of supplies and operating expenses have risen sharply, putting pressure on profits.
—William Deffaa, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Koguchi described personal boundaries as an unfamiliar concept, noting that expectations around work and communication in Japan differ sharply from those in American workplaces.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Subsidies also rose sharply, partly because pump prices remained steady, according to Monica Malik, chief economist at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank.
—Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has roiled energy markets, sending crude oil prices sharply higher — a key driver of inflation.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
Neighbors in west Sonoma County say the noise increased sharply more than two years ago, when the Federal Aviation Administration changed departure flight patterns.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 14 May 2026
But the latest attacks intensified sharply over the weekend.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
If prices on Hobby boxes increase sharply over the $240 pre-order/$260 drop day pricing, this story will change.
—Corey Merriman, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharply
Adverb
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While the Tory customer of the past felt neatly aligned with the country club aesthetic, the Tory customer today embodies a modern sensibility of polish and dynamism.—
Viv Chen,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Trump’s and Harp’s style fits neatly into the ideal image of the world’s female political leaders, including those in China, Wu said.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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In Milan, Jaeger-LeCoultre smartly avoided presenting the Atmos as a relic of engineering nostalgia.—
Taylor Stoddard,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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What Faraway does is smartly, subtly, create a vibe that feels like something fresh for the island—but also entirely of the island.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
Adverb
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Lighter, looser and more human, carefully tuned to supporters who value personality as much as performance.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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As grieving attendees lined up to pay respects to the children, one woman shut her eyes after peering at one of the children, Kayla, who wore a white dress, her fingernails carefully painted pink.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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“Sharply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharply. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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