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or spic-and-span
1
as in clean
free from dirt or stain
let's make the house spick-and-span for our visitors
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as in new
recently made and never used before
a spick-and-span waffle iron that our host was obviously using for the first time
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Recent Examples of spick-and-span
Neglecting The Kitchen Sink Your sink may look spick-and-span, but looks can be deceiving.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
In the otherwise ramshackle dusty town, sits nestled a spick-and-span health clinic run by the Catholic Daughters of Saint Anne.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Mar. 2016
This compound has antimicrobial properties that leave your grill spick-and-span.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 21 June 2023
Courteney Cox is keeping her Walk of Fame star — and those belonging to her famous friends — spick-and-span!
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2023
That’s where this spick-and-span guide comes in.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 19 Feb. 2023
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
In the otherwise ramshackle dusty town, sits nestled a spick-and-span health clinic run by the Catholic Daughters of Saint Anne.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Mar. 2016
This compound has antimicrobial properties that leave your grill spick-and-span.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 21 June 2023
Courteney Cox is keeping her Walk of Fame star — and those belonging to her famous friends — spick-and-span!
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2023
That’s where this spick-and-span guide comes in.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 19 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spick-and-span
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The clean, bright walls along with colorful rugs and hardwood floors can seem impossible for people living in apartments.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2023
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At the end of the dredging, sediment that’s not placed on the beach could be left in the pit and covered with a layer of clean sand.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2023
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Whether the Red Wings can keep this streak going hinges on Detroit’s ability to handle this early success under new coach Todd McLellan.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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Calcium may lower a woman’s risk of developing colorectal cancer, a new study says.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
12 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Guests throughout the year are dazzled by Fulk’s exquisite interiors and immaculate attention to detail, but the holidays will bring something special.—
Meredith Lepore,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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For most of the restaurant’s existence, Herrera sat on a chair at the counter, with immaculate red nails, taking orders and writing the names of customers on paper bags.—
Erica Zora Wrightson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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Funding will be used to expand its food Co-op program across Gary by equipping individuals with the skills needed to successfully launch and sustain their own food co-ops, while providing residents with access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Tzatziki is a Greek dip made from cucumbers, yogurt, garlic and fresh herbs.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Accessible only by a scenic hike or kayak, this pristine spot offers a tranquil retreat with breathtaking views.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2025
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As for other luxe ski resorts to head to this winter, destinations from Alaska to Patagonia are offering up pristine slopes for an over-the-top experience.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Jan. 2025
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Under Burns’s watch, the CIA’s record wasn’t spotless.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
17 Jan. 2025
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And the 21 spacious rooms and breezy lobby and restaurants are spotless.—
Patrick Scott,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Spick-and-span.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spick-and-span. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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