neatly

adverb

Definition of neatlynext
as in tidily

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Recent Examples of neatly The components pack neatly into a case, making this tool ideal for travel or use on the go. — Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 The fishmonger was talking to a customer behind the counter which was neatly organized. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026 These neatly episodic phases clue us into the storytelling arc the series has grafted onto this experiment. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026 The answer, Duckett said, was to stop trying to make sure every part of her life fit neatly into balance. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 Six Senses’ affable and attentive CEO Neil Jacobs was floating around greeting both staff and guests by name, which fits neatly with the welcoming, communal spirit of the place. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026 That research has given PDRN skincare a list of buzzy promises, including more collagen, firmer and more elastic skin, smoother texture and softer fine lines, all of which fit neatly into the booming bio-repair category. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026 This work is considered the first of its kind to neatly package elements of vampirism into a single piece of fiction. — Maria Papadouris, JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2026 Insurers must also account for risks that don’t fit neatly into traditional underwriting categories, including climate change, heat stress and supply-chain disruptions caused by shipping lane blockades, blackouts or labor strikes, Bhuiyan said. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neatly
  1. tidily
  2. orderly
  3. smartly
  4. sharply
  5. elegantly
Adverb
  • The kettle and coffee machine are tidily housed in a drawer, plugged in invisibly.
    — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026
  • In Kyiv, Kushner spoke about the war in tidily transactional language, acknowledging little of the bloodshed and destruction that Putin’s invasion has wrought.
    — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of tidily
Adverb
  • The man worked as a hospital orderly, according to the AP.
    — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • Policymakers have moved to keep the selloff orderly.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Definition of orderly
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  • The floor plan tucks restrooms between the double-height entry and multipurpose room and uses the upper-level space above the toilets to smartly shield rooftop mechanical equipment from view.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In her smartly vulgar The Seasons (1957), which extends nearly 17 feet, Krasner returns to the subject of rebirth one year after Pollock’s death, depicting abundant forms resembling genitalia.
    — John Yau, ARTnews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of smartly
Adverb
  • The charges have been sharply reduced since May and many residents have been seeing a credit on their monthly bills as the public benefits charges have been temporarily eliminated.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sharply criticized the diesel deal.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of sharply
Adverb
  • The season finale brings the various strands of the story together elegantly and a bit pitilessly, too, as the body count continues to rise and the struggle for survival grows genuinely desperate.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Embrace the groutfit the Parisian way with a crewneck tee, chunky cashmere knit draped elegantly around the neck, and light-brown nylon skirt to break up the monochromatic palette.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of elegantly

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