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
Not only that, but the population was booming, the extreme opulence of the upper class contrasted sharply against the harrowing poverty found in the slums, the Romantic movement was flourishing, and the middle class was emerging.
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Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
The impact, however, varies sharply by occupation.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Even sharply higher economic growth might not do much to assuage public frustration with the cost of food, rent and other affordability issues, Pancotti said, pointing to the example of the strong post-pandemic growth under President Joe Biden.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The toll from a deadly fire at a shopping plaza in Pakistan's largest city could rise sharply after Wednesday's discovery of body parts thought to belong to over a dozen people, officials said.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
Apple is considering sharply limiting this capability in the interest of privacy.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Electric mobility growth China’s charging network has accelerated sharply in the past two decades.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
That was sharply lower than November's 3%.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Chances of frostbite and hypothermia will rise sharply by the weekend.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
The impact, however, varies sharply by occupation.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Even sharply higher economic growth might not do much to assuage public frustration with the cost of food, rent and other affordability issues, Pancotti said, pointing to the example of the strong post-pandemic growth under President Joe Biden.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The toll from a deadly fire at a shopping plaza in Pakistan's largest city could rise sharply after Wednesday's discovery of body parts thought to belong to over a dozen people, officials said.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
Apple is considering sharply limiting this capability in the interest of privacy.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Electric mobility growth China’s charging network has accelerated sharply in the past two decades.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
That was sharply lower than November's 3%.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Chances of frostbite and hypothermia will rise sharply by the weekend.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharply
Adverb
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Of the many special touches, having your passport returned to your room after check-in, neatly tied with a ribbon.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Hardee’s return fits neatly into that broader narrative.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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But here, Safdie smartly ships his main character around the world to see how outsiders react to the mad energy of New York.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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However, on a weekend when NFL stars, music legends and other celebrities are swarming the South Bay for the big game at Levi’s Stadium, Mahan is smartly choosing to accentuate the city’s positive strides.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Every detail is carefully considered, right down to the moon-like globe lighting (which we're told is meant to emulate the bulbs surrounding a starlet's dressing room mirrors), and a calming palette of forest greens, powder pinks and deep blues gives the space a classic yet contemporary feel.—
Cassie Doney,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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Measure carefully and note the pattern repeat if there is one.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Sharply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharply. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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