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
Big-hearted and sharply funny, Lucy Schulman is a charming comedic coming-of-age story from multihyphenate Tribeca alum Ellie Sachs.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Higher oil prices have sharply increased operating expenses for shipping firms, squeezing margins and forcing governments, including Hong Kong, to step in with temporary support.
—Lee Ying Shan,emily Tan, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
According to the study, mortality rates peaked in 2004 before declining sharply and remaining relatively low until 2020.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Most recently, Kering reported flat sales in Q1, including a 8% drop at Gucci, missing expectations and sending the Kering share down sharply on Wednesday.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Both lawsuits allege that American Industrial Partners consolidated at least nine formerly independent manufacturers into a single entity known as REV Group and then, having eliminated most competition, began sharply increasing prices.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Initial unemployment claims fell sharply in February, reaching their lowest level in several months.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
But a report released by Senate Democrats finds prices have continued to climb — in some cases, sharply.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Urea prices have jumped sharply.
—Shobha Shetty, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Higher oil prices have sharply increased operating expenses for shipping firms, squeezing margins and forcing governments, including Hong Kong, to step in with temporary support.
—Lee Ying Shan,emily Tan, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
According to the study, mortality rates peaked in 2004 before declining sharply and remaining relatively low until 2020.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Most recently, Kering reported flat sales in Q1, including a 8% drop at Gucci, missing expectations and sending the Kering share down sharply on Wednesday.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Both lawsuits allege that American Industrial Partners consolidated at least nine formerly independent manufacturers into a single entity known as REV Group and then, having eliminated most competition, began sharply increasing prices.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Initial unemployment claims fell sharply in February, reaching their lowest level in several months.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
But a report released by Senate Democrats finds prices have continued to climb — in some cases, sharply.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Urea prices have jumped sharply.
—Shobha Shetty, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharply
Adverb
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California politics rarely works that neatly.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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Those two goals didn’t always fit neatly together.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Consider adding in a storage unit or pantry organizers to maximize space smartly.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Romvari smartly uses the stunning natural landscape of the area surrounding Vancouver to lend her film some cinematic heft.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Galante recognizes that his design decisions are being carefully watched and scrutinized by the Jeep community; his predecessor, Mark Allen, was a legend.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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And the people should look very carefully at every single candidate.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Sharply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharply. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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