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as in uncomplicated
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as in flourishing
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Recent Examples of clean-cut
Bournemouth were portrayed as a fairytale; a small club from a genteel resort town on England’s south coast who climbed through the divisions playing their football in a tippy-tappy way, led by their youthful, clean-cut manager.
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George Caulkin, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
The garments are typically clean-cut and come in oversized silhouettes.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025
Bournemouth were portrayed as a fairytale; a small club from a genteel resort town on England’s south coast who climbed through the divisions playing their football in a tippy-tappy way, led by their youthful, clean-cut manager.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
The shorts have a polished, clean-cut design that’s perfect for all your Instagram-worthy travel photos.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2025
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George Caulkin, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
The garments are typically clean-cut and come in oversized silhouettes.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025
Bournemouth were portrayed as a fairytale; a small club from a genteel resort town on England’s south coast who climbed through the divisions playing their football in a tippy-tappy way, led by their youthful, clean-cut manager.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
The shorts have a polished, clean-cut design that’s perfect for all your Instagram-worthy travel photos.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clean-cut
Adjective
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It’s set in 1970, before CCTV cameras, mobile phones or even centrally locking cars, which means nothing electronic can disrupt the delightfully uncomplicated conception of a daylight robbery committed by men wearing stockings on their heads.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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Read the story » Editor’s Pick Photograph by Carlos Osorio / Reuters What Canadians Heard—and Americans Didn’t The Liberal Party’s victory, led by the economist and banker Mark Carney, was an uncomplicated result, with real meaning, Adam Gopnik argues.—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
1 May 2025
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When other Black families started buying lots around the Bruce’s beach, the flourishing resort area was met with hostility from white residents.—
Mariette Williams,
Essence,
21 May 2025
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Still, none of these speculations about their respective temperaments explains why the boys, seemingly deeply loved and flourishing, decided to opt out so early on.—
Daphne Merkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Keep it tidy with some storage for your gear so your space feels organized, not chaotic.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Memorial Day is a great time to buy a lawnmower Warm weather has arrived, and with that comes yardwork to keep your home tidy.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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When thinning, aim to leave the strongest seedlings and remove less vigorous neighbors.—
Viveka Neveln,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Mow lawns often enough to keep turf at the proper height for vigorous growth.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Like most things in nature, however, herd immunity isn’t quite that clear-cut, said Dr. David Higgins, a pediatrician and preventive medicine specialist on the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical Campus.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
25 May 2025
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Unlike screening mammography of women over 50 — which clearly reduces their risk of dying from breast cancer — and studies that demonstrate the benefits of screening for colon, cervical and lung cancer in specific populations, the value of prostate cancer screening is less clear-cut.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Those early investments in community development and youth engagement laid the foundation for what is now a thriving professional ecosystem.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Josh Kraft will deliver a more livable and thriving city for all Bostonians.—
Chris Van Buskirk,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Trevon Williams, who did not escape from the New Orleans jail, was charged with 10 counts of being a principal to simple escape, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced on May 23.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Related Stories 13 Under-The-Radar Activities And Experiences In Key West The 11 Best Key West Restaurants On The Water Rooms And Rates The rooms are bright, cheerful, and simple, with colorful coastal touches in artwork and decorative items like pillows.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Insects, much like their human counterparts, are more lively in the spring and summer when the weather is warmer.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
20 May 2025
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The conversation was lively and funny, with the actress discussing her defining role in 1976’s Carrie and nearly missing out on Lynne Ramsay’s current Cannes title, Die, My Love.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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“Clean-cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clean-cut. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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