as in neatly
in a strikingly neat and trim manner
sprucely dressed, I set out for my first job interview
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Adverb
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Of the many special touches, having your passport returned to your room after check-in, neatly tied with a ribbon.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026 -
Hardee’s return fits neatly into that broader narrative.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Not only that, but the population was booming, the extreme opulence of the upper class contrasted sharply against the harrowing poverty found in the slums, the Romantic movement was flourishing, and the middle class was emerging.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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The impact, however, varies sharply by occupation.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Every detail is carefully considered, right down to the moon-like globe lighting (which we're told is meant to emulate the bulbs surrounding a starlet's dressing room mirrors), and a calming palette of forest greens, powder pinks and deep blues gives the space a classic yet contemporary feel.—
Cassie Doney,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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Measure carefully and note the pattern repeat if there is one.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Sprucely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprucely. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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