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
The number of farm operations filing for bankruptcy remains at historically low levels but has jumped sharply this year as a crisis in the agricultural economy drags on.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
The proportion of Americans who believe legal sports betting is bad for both society and sport in the United States has increased sharply over the past three years, according to a new poll.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Then, Austin Wells broke the game open after his sharply hit ball to first base resulted in a Nathaniel Lowe error that scored two runs.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The cost of gas, lodging and recreation have all risen sharply since the pandemic.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Both undergraduate and graduate enrollment has fallen sharply since the COVID-19 pandemic as well, down 29% and 49% since fall 2019, respectively.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Its jet bends sharply, blasting a huge radio ring about 100,000 light-years wide.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Perhaps few other cities have experienced the consequences of a fracturing American consensus as sharply as Portland, Oregon.
—Keith Wilson, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
This week, a federal judge sharply rebuked the agency’s use of masks.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
The proportion of Americans who believe legal sports betting is bad for both society and sport in the United States has increased sharply over the past three years, according to a new poll.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Then, Austin Wells broke the game open after his sharply hit ball to first base resulted in a Nathaniel Lowe error that scored two runs.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The cost of gas, lodging and recreation have all risen sharply since the pandemic.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Both undergraduate and graduate enrollment has fallen sharply since the COVID-19 pandemic as well, down 29% and 49% since fall 2019, respectively.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Its jet bends sharply, blasting a huge radio ring about 100,000 light-years wide.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Perhaps few other cities have experienced the consequences of a fracturing American consensus as sharply as Portland, Oregon.
—Keith Wilson, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
This week, a federal judge sharply rebuked the agency’s use of masks.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharply
Adverb
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His mustache is neatly trimmed.—
David Kamp,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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Its two pressure settings are powerful enough to clear away plaque without overdoing it, all in a compact design that tucks neatly under the sink or into your carry-on.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Johnston smartly pointed to the 1941 Senate investigations into anti-Nazi movies where Hollywood adequately defended their industry against claims of extremism and warmongering.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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Samsonite Better Than Basics Weekender Duffel The Samsonite Better Than Basics Weekender isn’t just roomy—it’s smartly designed with a pass-through sleeve that slides over your rolling suitcase handle, making airport dashes and hotel moves a breeze.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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But, in doing so, Krepon plans to carefully plan which SKUs should be headed Amazon’s way, in part because of the cost of doing business with the e-tail behemoth.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Sharply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharply. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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