as in neatly
in a strikingly neat and trim manner
he's very nattily dressed in a new tailored suit
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Recent Examples of nattily
In one such cord-and-mirror series, he is nattily dressed in a plaid oxford shirt and a necktie.
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David Kamp, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
David Kamp, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nattily
Adverb
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While the Tory customer of the past felt neatly aligned with the country club aesthetic, the Tory customer today embodies a modern sensibility of polish and dynamism.—
Viv Chen,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Trump’s and Harp’s style fits neatly into the ideal image of the world’s female political leaders, including those in China, Wu said.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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As the curtain lifts, Eugene (a dashingly coiffed Joseph Walsh, with perfect villainous eyebrows) faces his uncle’s casket, shaking with horror.—
Rachel Howard,
San Francisco Chronicle,
24 Jan. 2026
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Turner is also great, playing the dashingly handsome hero with emotional depth.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
20 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Crime in Los Angeles fell sharply during Villaraigosa’s two terms.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The cost of supplies and operating expenses have risen sharply, putting pressure on profits.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Maclin tried to move out of the way of any aerial moves, but Santana smartly went to the top rope and hit a big splash on the outside.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Tatis’ throw, which was headed slightly up the line, was smartly cut off by Sung-Mun Song, who turned and fired to home, where Call slid in just before catcher Freddy Fermin’s tag.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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“Nattily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nattily. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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