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Recent Examples of neatly
Katie Holmes also wore sleek summer slacks and a semi-sheer top, neatly tied together with a brown belt, to the Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner.
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Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Just outside, Jumping Junction is a new habitat where kangaroos and wallabies roam, tying neatly into Bluey's Australian roots.
—Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
The category overlaps neatly with the mood-boosting movement reshaping summer perfume picks.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
It is designed for more conversational, complex, multi-step decisions that don’t fit neatly into a single search, the company said, such as planning a dinner party on a budget, or furnishing a room over time.
—Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
But what if the clean sheets, having been so neatly stored in your closet, don’t smell so fresh after all?
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026
The insoluble character of Alfa’s best records is reflected in his biography, which is difficult to neatly summarize.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
The frequency of horizontal gene transfer means that, in addition to the neatly branching trees that relate species by common descent, there are small threads connecting distant branches of the tree of life.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
Yet some of the most harmful practices inside correctional facilities do not neatly appear in policies or records.
—Justyna Rzewinski, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Just outside, Jumping Junction is a new habitat where kangaroos and wallabies roam, tying neatly into Bluey's Australian roots.
—Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
The category overlaps neatly with the mood-boosting movement reshaping summer perfume picks.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
It is designed for more conversational, complex, multi-step decisions that don’t fit neatly into a single search, the company said, such as planning a dinner party on a budget, or furnishing a room over time.
—Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
But what if the clean sheets, having been so neatly stored in your closet, don’t smell so fresh after all?
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026
The insoluble character of Alfa’s best records is reflected in his biography, which is difficult to neatly summarize.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
The frequency of horizontal gene transfer means that, in addition to the neatly branching trees that relate species by common descent, there are small threads connecting distant branches of the tree of life.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
Yet some of the most harmful practices inside correctional facilities do not neatly appear in policies or records.
—Justyna Rzewinski, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neatly
Adverb
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As a narrative, it’s never tidily shaped or resolved, and never dull either.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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My biggest complaint is that while the main narrative does wrap up tidily, the story also spins forward in a way that demands a sequel (which Spufford is already working on).—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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After a two-year National Service stint as a hospital orderly (thanks to his own conscientious-objector status), Hockney landed at the Royal College of Art, in London, in the fall of 1959.—
Mark Rozzo,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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Bower was cast in the role ahead of Season 4, where the character was introduced as a kind hospital orderly named Peter Ballard.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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Jessie takes the reins in the newest installment, which smartly takes the franchise into the Internet era.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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While most of these hover around half an hour, the show is so smartly written and cleverly crafted, more than enough story is packed into each short installment.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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Nieves agreed that his leisure time and focus changed sharply after the birth of his child, Hudson, now 3 years old, as did his friend group updates.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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As a show of their doubt, top Iranian officials have vowed to sharply retaliate if the US violates the deal.—
Lou Robinson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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Longoria's eggplant-purple midi dress featured a romantic silhouette accentuated by a set of flowing slit sleeves that draped elegantly across the actress's shoulders.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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Every item on the menu was creative, elegantly plated, and delicious.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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“Neatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neatly. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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