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
That’s sent oil prices up sharply.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
As the trial continues, jurors are expected to hear additional witnesses as both sides present sharply different explanations for what happened on the night Bryan Pata was killed.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Rubio’s speech contrasted sharply from Vance’s a year ago at the same security conference in Germany.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent cuts to health insurance subsidies have left many people facing sharply higher premiums, including the singer and his family.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Trade Timing & Outlook AMZN has sharply retraced from recent highs and is now stabilizing near long-term support around the $195–$200 zone.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
This ruling had a massive impact on low-income neighborhoods, which were suddenly subjected to a separate system of law, curtailing residents’ rights more sharply than their wealthier, whiter counterparts’.
—Emily Galvin Almanza, Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Educating California’s nearly 6 million public school students is the state budget’s second largest expenditure, and one that has increased sharply during Gavin Newsom’s governorship.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
The crafty, sublimely skilled Minnesota Wild defenseman took a drop pass from Matt Boldy and circled out high before cutting sharply into the high slot.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
As the trial continues, jurors are expected to hear additional witnesses as both sides present sharply different explanations for what happened on the night Bryan Pata was killed.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Rubio’s speech contrasted sharply from Vance’s a year ago at the same security conference in Germany.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent cuts to health insurance subsidies have left many people facing sharply higher premiums, including the singer and his family.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Trade Timing & Outlook AMZN has sharply retraced from recent highs and is now stabilizing near long-term support around the $195–$200 zone.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
This ruling had a massive impact on low-income neighborhoods, which were suddenly subjected to a separate system of law, curtailing residents’ rights more sharply than their wealthier, whiter counterparts’.
—Emily Galvin Almanza, Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Educating California’s nearly 6 million public school students is the state budget’s second largest expenditure, and one that has increased sharply during Gavin Newsom’s governorship.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
The crafty, sublimely skilled Minnesota Wild defenseman took a drop pass from Matt Boldy and circled out high before cutting sharply into the high slot.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharply
Adverb
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Part of the reason that Charli’s voice fits so neatly in what ought to be a radically new context is that her hooks always dominate the instrumentals.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 2026
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Leveleve Balcony Furniture 5-Piece Patio Conversation Set For truly stretching out and relaxing, this five-piece set includes two chairs with extendable footrests for reclining—then the footrest tuck neatly underneath the chairs when not in use.—
Melanie Fincher,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Athletes and their fans, celebrities on a shoot or on tour, artists in town for Expo, business travelers, quiet-luxury weekenders, and smartly dressed families book well in advance to secure one of the few rooms (192 isn’t very many for such a tall building).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Snacking smartly is just part of the equation.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Families traditionally gather for a big reunion dinner on Lunar New Year’s Eve — observed today — featuring dishes carefully chosen for their symbolic ties to good luck and prosperity.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Every detail has been carefully designed to delight guests, from the private balconies with ocean views to the terraces with hot tubs.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Sharply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharply. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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