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Recent Examples of neatly
Minoungou finished neatly beyond Switchbacks keeper Christian Herrera to take a 2-1 lead.
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Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
The tools all fold neatly into a plastic container, making storage a breeze.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Packed neatly in the case, Alba uncovers hundreds of notebooks that recount Clara’s life over half a century, and offers her the missing puzzle pieces to her own fractured and confusing origin story.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Caoodkdk Cable Organizer Instead of spending time untangling your chargers, use this organizer that will neatly store your cords and small devices in one place.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Tucking herbs like basil, rosemary and mint into the same pots as ornamentals adds fragrance and texture, and small vegetables — cherry tomatoes, peppers, leaf lettuces — slot neatly into a layered design.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Lay the items out neatly, wrap the basket in cellophane and tie it with a ribbon.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Nowadays, her closet is packed with 100 pairs, all neatly organized in boxes, with a photo of each pair taped to the outside.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Plastic bins can be swapped for pillowcases to neatly store seasonal linens while allowing better air circulation (and also protecting them from dust).
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
The tools all fold neatly into a plastic container, making storage a breeze.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Packed neatly in the case, Alba uncovers hundreds of notebooks that recount Clara’s life over half a century, and offers her the missing puzzle pieces to her own fractured and confusing origin story.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Caoodkdk Cable Organizer Instead of spending time untangling your chargers, use this organizer that will neatly store your cords and small devices in one place.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Tucking herbs like basil, rosemary and mint into the same pots as ornamentals adds fragrance and texture, and small vegetables — cherry tomatoes, peppers, leaf lettuces — slot neatly into a layered design.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Lay the items out neatly, wrap the basket in cellophane and tie it with a ribbon.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Nowadays, her closet is packed with 100 pairs, all neatly organized in boxes, with a photo of each pair taped to the outside.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Plastic bins can be swapped for pillowcases to neatly store seasonal linens while allowing better air circulation (and also protecting them from dust).
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neatly
Adverb
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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
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On the stage at MCC, Meek’s story feels too sealed, too tidily walled in.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Markus Redmond rounded out the cast as orderly turned EMT Raymond.—
Kelly Martinez,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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Keep boots upright and orderly by using boot trees, cardboard tubes, or even a short length of PVC pipe.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Meanwhile, as Disney smartly keeps its mouth shut, Kimmel continues to handle this latest controversy with aplomb.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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The stage version smartly leans into all of it.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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If the bike lane is sharply delineated with curbs, that will help a lot.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
30 Apr. 2026
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Candidates diverge sharply on school police, Supt.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Staterooms are simple and elegantly decorated, while a roomy lounge offers ample relaxation space with uninterrupted views.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Yiaga sits amongst verdant greenery, nestled in the 64-acre historic Fitzroy Gardens and found within a former pavilion café elegantly re-envisioned by architect John Wardle.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Neatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neatly. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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