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
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).
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Snacking smartly is just part of the equation.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Wilson has been smartly positioning himself on the edge of the penalty area to receive the ball.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Another smartly dressed man appears, smiling, and guides us into a discreet anteroom.
—Caroline Law, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Originally staged by Francesca Zambello, smartly revived here by Anna Maria Bruzzese, the first act presents a succession of cautionary characters.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
If that was indeed the plan, then it has been smartly executed.
—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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Snacking smartly is just part of the equation.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Wilson has been smartly positioning himself on the edge of the penalty area to receive the ball.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Another smartly dressed man appears, smiling, and guides us into a discreet anteroom.
—Caroline Law, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Originally staged by Francesca Zambello, smartly revived here by Anna Maria Bruzzese, the first act presents a succession of cautionary characters.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
If that was indeed the plan, then it has been smartly executed.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartly
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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That’s sent oil prices up sharply.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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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
Adverb
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The 17-year-old is a star in the making and has been carefully managed by Arne Slot this season, with the bulk of his minutes coming in the domestic cup competitions.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The brainchild of Thomaston’s Jay Fredlund, the playscapes that were no longer viable for area municipalities were carefully disassembled, packed into 40-foot sea containers and shipped to missions in Guatemala where they were reassembled by service teams serving ministries.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Smartly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartly. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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