1
as in quickly
with great speed
she snappily completed the job application and handed it to the receptionist
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2
as in neatly
in a strikingly neat and trim manner
the snappily attired male dancers wore top hats and tails
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3
as in lively
in a quick and spirited manner
sang out the square dance calls snappily
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Blending the chives and eggs together on high first, then quickly whizzing in the cream and cheese will encourage seamless emulsification without extra froth.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026 -
Monday in the Philadelphia region starts milder with a few early showers, then things dry out pretty quickly from west to east.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Pendant lighting by Devol hangs over the island, where Frama stools tuck in neatly.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2026
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Her fresh braids were laid and neatly tucked under her signature paisley bandana, adorned by gems that reflected the strobe lights.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Young hunters can also expect pennies, treats and other surprises along the route—enough to keep the afternoon lively.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Close to lively Lower Greenville in the coveted M Streets neighborhood, a five-bedroom modern design awaits at 6215 Llano Ave.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Nam said the cause was not immediately known, but the blaze appeared to have spread rapidly, with witnesses reporting an explosion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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The construction and development at the East Village base will rapidly evolve over the coming years, and is sure to transform Deer Valley into one of the nation's preeminent luxury ski destinations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Somaliland’s moment in Washington has been building for years, but the pace has accelerated sharply.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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In 2025, compliance checks dropped sharply to 369 after department leaders curtailed overtime spending amid a broader city budget crunch.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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The indoor-outdoor space, playfully dubbed the Galactic Deck, is one of many otherworldly touches at the dazzling five-story office, where managers meet on meditation chairs, murals depict cosmic portals, and floors have names like Conscious Creators and Energy Engineers.—
Ingrid Abramovitch,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Grace and Frankie star playfully commented on Barbra Streisand‘s tribute to Robert Redford at the 98th Academy Awards Sunday night.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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While babysitting a bubbling pot is welcome in the depths of winter, this one comes together swiftly.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Faculty and students are reacting swiftly — and not all agree.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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The trailer’s slick wordplay and motherly imagery smartly play on both Latto’s Big Mama persona and the pregnancy rumors that have emerged over the past couple of months.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
20 Mar. 2026
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Named after Argentine slang for the protein powder and pill cocktail that gym bros use to bulk up fast, and nodding to their own rapid rise, PAPOTA smartly distilled newfound fame into self-critique.—
Maria Nenet Barrios,
Pitchfork,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Snappily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snappily. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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