Thesaurus results for SQUARELY

squarely

adverb

ˈskwer-lē

Definition of squarely

as in right

as stated or indicated without the slightest difference a line that is squarely in the middle

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Recent Examples of squarely The elderflower harmonizes beautifully with the botanicals, elevating the drink while keeping it squarely in the martini family, and enhancing the cocktail rather than transforming it. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 Despite being named Air, the Swift Air 14 was aimed squarely at the MacBook Neo — especially with its price of $699. — Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 2 Sep. 2026 Medical prior authorization, one of the most studied examples, is still processed electronically only about 40% of the time, despite two decades of automation investment aimed squarely at fixing it. — Abhinav Shashank, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The ultra-luxurious, four-seat coach-door Neolun is targeted to push towards $250,000, squarely in the territory of Bentley and Maybach. — New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for squarely

Recent Examples of Synonyms for squarely

Adverb

Instant torque is wonderful right up until the rear tire decides to go left instead of forward.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
And a spectacle of unabashed, unpretentious joy sounds pretty good right about now doesn’t it?

— Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of right

Adverb

If physical gestures serve our relatives just fine, why did our own branch of the family tree gradually favor biological changes in our brains and anatomy that permitted our characteristic complexities in language and precision in speech?

— Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Unsurprisingly, the Elie Saab H&M collection plays up after-dark glamour, and just in time for holiday party season, too.

— Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026