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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For Staying Organized A sleek passport holder delivers polished, frequent-flyer energy while keeping travel essentials neatly in one place.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026 -
The dark smoked version pairs neatly with schaufele, the pork‑shoulder specialty served at Klosterbrau’s restaurant in the old town.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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Meanwhile, stocks sharply rose.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The data underscores the stark shift in the nation's inflation outlook this year, with gasoline prices remaining sharply elevated.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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The rules are quite different from Dolphins and UM football games, so read carefully.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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That means listening carefully to what customers say, what employees hear and what customers actually experience on the front line.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Sprucely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprucely. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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