as in neatly
in a strikingly neat and trim manner
the smartly dressed scouts marched at the head of the Memorial Day parade
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Recent Examples of smartly
If that was indeed the plan, then it has been smartly executed.
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Judy Berman, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Safety in the Sky Ultimately, cloud security is all about managing risks smartly while still getting the most out of the convenience.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
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
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
Probst navigated it smartly and sensitively.
—David Canfield, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
Miami completely dominated the clock, smartly keeping Trinidad Chambliss’ high-scoring offense off the field.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The silky fibers are smartly engineered to absorb moisture and promote airflow, helping even the warmest sleepers stay comfortable all night long.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
Bishop smartly fell to the turf and the game was over with the Jaguars not possessing any timeouts.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Judy Berman, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Safety in the Sky Ultimately, cloud security is all about managing risks smartly while still getting the most out of the convenience.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
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
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
Probst navigated it smartly and sensitively.
—David Canfield, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
Miami completely dominated the clock, smartly keeping Trinidad Chambliss’ high-scoring offense off the field.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The silky fibers are smartly engineered to absorb moisture and promote airflow, helping even the warmest sleepers stay comfortable all night long.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
Bishop smartly fell to the turf and the game was over with the Jaguars not possessing any timeouts.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartly
Adverb
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None was required for that surreptitious exchange– two dollars for a warm burrito neatly wrapped.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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Abrams also cautioned that Washington priorities will define Dogu’s mission, and those priorities might not always align neatly with democratic objectives.—
Yamlek Mojica Loaisiga,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Miami also bounced back sharply, jumping 82 percent to 40 sales, while London slipped to seventh place with just 35 deals.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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If the states don’t reach a deal, federal officials could sharply cut Arizona’s water starting next year, and at that point, a lawsuit is likely, Buschatzke said.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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And while there wont be any stars, the league carefully and deliberately included pop cultural references from the child’s room at the center of the video, including action figures of Spider Man, Black Panther, and Optimum Prime, not to mention some genuine NFL apparel, courtesy of Fanatics.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Feb. 2026
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Allow excess batter to drip back into bowl and carefully drop kale into hot oil.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Smartly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartly. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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