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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Rice quickly replaced Parolin with Fielder and sophomore forward Dylan Andrews with sophomore forward Pearson Carmichael.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026 -
The video, narrated with dry sarcasm and visible exhaustion, quickly went viral.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Designed with a flat pocket, zip pocket, and even a key holder, this crossbody keeps all your travel necessities neatly organized without sacrificing elegance.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Use the 60-liter bags to neatly stow anything from bedding and off-season clothes to toys and bath linens.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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The neighborhoods of Alfama and Bairro Alto stay lively late into the night with fado music, good wine, and shared plates.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2025
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His disdain for Christmas is no match for visits from enchanting ghosts, a lively ensemble of characters, and the music of the season.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Sep. 2025
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But her condition rapidly worsened.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The 25-year-old menswear influencer produces content rooted in educational style advice that often focuses on timeless brands like Ralph Lauren and Giorgio Armani, and has rapidly amassed over 500,000 followers across TikTok and Instagram since 2022.—
Ashley Ogawa Clarke,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Over the past few decades, wealth and political power have concentrated sharply at the top, with the political giving of the 100 richest Americans surging more than 100-fold since 2000 and far outpacing the rising cost of campaigns.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Democrats have sharply criticized ICE.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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Tracy playfully questioned Brett, who was the president of his fraternity, for being dateless and not dressing on theme.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Neon or fluorescent colors were used in carpeting as a fun way to integrate accent colors, but according to Jill Greaves, an interior designer and founder of Jill Greaves Design, there are more sophisticated and current ways to playfully design a room, like with paint or wall art.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
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But Trump’s description of the Mexican trafficking world – one dominated by a few cartels that can be swiftly defeated – is at odds with how the crime organizations actually operate, experts say.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pine works swiftly to gather information on Roper's deal and even forms an alliance with his boss's girlfriend Jed (Elizabeth Debicki) who is plotting her own escape.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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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
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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
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“Snappily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snappily. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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