sharply

adverb

Definition of sharplynext
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 When carb intake falls sharply, the liver turns fat into ketones, an alternative fuel for the brain and other tissues that may cause less metabolic stress. — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 While agreeing that batteries play a key role in cutting emissions from transport and power generation, the study warns that emissions from producing them could rise sharply if manufacturing expands without cleaner processes. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026 However, slower sales do not necessarily mean home prices will fall sharply. — Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026 The Ross-Arctos Sports Franchise Index, which tracks franchise values across the Big Four leagues, has risen sharply since the pandemic. — Robert Gray, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 A day earlier, European indexes fell sharply following violent protests that could ultimately force governments on the continent to increase their spending to ease voters’ anger. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 Voting for a Zionist party remains another option, but its appeal has diminished sharply over recent decades. — Tamir Sorek, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026 Data released Tuesday shows the housing market weakening sharply, squeezed by rising mortgage rates and elevated home prices. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 The wars in Iran and Ukraine have pushed diesel prices sharply higher across the continent. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharply
  1. neatly
  2. smartly
  3. carefully
Adverb
  • 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
  • Building a data center that fits neatly into an existing grid provides little opportunity for a utility to make new money.
    — Jeffrey Kopp,MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of neatly
Adverb
  • The promise of Googlebooks as a fresh and smartly designed alternative to Windows or Mac for Android phone owners sounds great, but there’s more than just a few kinks and quirks to work out.
    — Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The curators smartly provide their image duplicator with an origin story.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of smartly
Adverb
  • Just be sure to check your plants carefully for pests, like scale, before bringing them back inside in fall.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Families with children should also check carefully that the kids meet the ride’s height and restraint requirements, which are designed to ensure that the safety equipment fits correctly.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of carefully

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“Sharply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharply. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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