as in neatly
in a strikingly neat and trim manner
sharply dressed groomsmen at a formal wedding
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Recent Examples of sharply
Global interest in India’s data center sector has risen sharply amid growing AI workloads.
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Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
By banning advertising by legal operators during live sporting events and sharply limiting promotions, the proposal drastically reduces the visibility of the regulated market.
—Cláudia Nunes, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
From the mid-1990s through the mid-2020s, the cost of live entertainment rose sharply in the United States, outpacing broader measures of consumer inflation.
—Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Stocks fell sharply early in Thursday's session, but steadily clawed their way back as investors appeared to take heart from news reports that Iran and Oman are hammering out a plan to oversee traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The pantry item remains the leader within the boxed category, but has seen its sales slip and market share sharply decline in recent years.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Since then, presidents have continued to be elected, but their capacity to reshape the political order has been diminished sharply.
—Roxane Razavi, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Sixty yards beyond, the ridge broke off sharply in three directions.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
In theory, some vets could refinance if mortgage rates drop sharply, but rates have been rising again.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
By banning advertising by legal operators during live sporting events and sharply limiting promotions, the proposal drastically reduces the visibility of the regulated market.
—Cláudia Nunes, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
From the mid-1990s through the mid-2020s, the cost of live entertainment rose sharply in the United States, outpacing broader measures of consumer inflation.
—Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Stocks fell sharply early in Thursday's session, but steadily clawed their way back as investors appeared to take heart from news reports that Iran and Oman are hammering out a plan to oversee traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The pantry item remains the leader within the boxed category, but has seen its sales slip and market share sharply decline in recent years.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Since then, presidents have continued to be elected, but their capacity to reshape the political order has been diminished sharply.
—Roxane Razavi, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Sixty yards beyond, the ridge broke off sharply in three directions.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
In theory, some vets could refinance if mortgage rates drop sharply, but rates have been rising again.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharply
Adverb
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Unlike regular plugs that go over the drain, TubShroom and ShowerShroom fit inside, neatly collecting hair around it.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Griffin cuts a particularly interesting figure at the moment because his beliefs don’t match up neatly with either party—starting with free trade.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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That plan ultimately goes awry, with Margot surviving the attack, smartly staged in a way that doesn’t completely ratchet up the violent tension, keeping the audience in an appropriate level of comfort while not compromising the narrative.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bathrooms are smartly designed to fit large shower-baths into a relatively compact space; tiling is dark and mirrored with pleasing gold accents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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And if this isn't managed carefully, a country of 90 million people could very well fall into civil war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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If there are members of one's social group who hold beliefs contrary to a person's personal goals, think carefully about how much value their opinions hold.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Sharply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharply. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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