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
Gold and silver prices fell sharply on Friday, snapping a powerful rally that has seen the metals shatter multiple records this year.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
These winds will combine with dry, powdery snow to cause blowing and drifting snow, sharply reducing visibility and making travel hazardous even after snowfall rates decrease.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Demand weakened most sharply in Europe.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
That’s sharply lower than the more than 2 million added in 2024, which amounts to an average of nearly 170,000 per month.
—Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Profit was down even more sharply in the October-December fourth quarter, falling 61% to $840 million.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
He is paired with an arrogant young partner (Lou), a second-generation political scion whose personality clashes sharply with his own.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
Sales of EVs rose sharply in the summer of 2025 as consumers tried to take advantage of a disappearing consumer tax credit, and then dropped when the tax credit expired at the end of September.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 28 Jan. 2026
Massie has also sharply rebuked the President over his moves in Venezuela.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
These winds will combine with dry, powdery snow to cause blowing and drifting snow, sharply reducing visibility and making travel hazardous even after snowfall rates decrease.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Demand weakened most sharply in Europe.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
That’s sharply lower than the more than 2 million added in 2024, which amounts to an average of nearly 170,000 per month.
—Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Profit was down even more sharply in the October-December fourth quarter, falling 61% to $840 million.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
He is paired with an arrogant young partner (Lou), a second-generation political scion whose personality clashes sharply with his own.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
Sales of EVs rose sharply in the summer of 2025 as consumers tried to take advantage of a disappearing consumer tax credit, and then dropped when the tax credit expired at the end of September.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 28 Jan. 2026
Massie has also sharply rebuked the President over his moves in Venezuela.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharply
Adverb
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Dooley did not fit neatly into either camp.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Symmetrical Throw Pillows Having two identical pillows placed neatly on either side of a sofa is the safest—and most uninteresting—choice.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
28 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Safety in the Sky Ultimately, cloud security is all about managing risks smartly while still getting the most out of the convenience.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2026
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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
Adverb
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How To Properly Remove Excess Grease Hot grease can be dangerous straight out of the pan, so working carefully is key to avoid accidents.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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Surplus models represent both an opportunity and a potential trap for consumers looking to secure a bargain on a new vehicle, and brokers urged treading carefully.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Sharply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharply. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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