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as in uncomplicated
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as in flourishing
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Recent Examples of clean-cut
Jason Bateman recently returned to his clean-cut hairstyle.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Rounding out the collection is the Lola, a clean-cut heel available in grey denim and blue denim with a pointed-toe design.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 Sep. 2024
Later that night at the local rock club, a capacity crowd of clean-cut, low-key collegians sways and claps politely to the Counting Crows set.
—Jim Greer, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2024
But the parallels between the clean-cut Vance and me only went so far.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024
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Charna Flam, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Rounding out the collection is the Lola, a clean-cut heel available in grey denim and blue denim with a pointed-toe design.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 Sep. 2024
Later that night at the local rock club, a capacity crowd of clean-cut, low-key collegians sways and claps politely to the Counting Crows set.
—Jim Greer, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2024
But the parallels between the clean-cut Vance and me only went so far.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clean-cut
Adjective
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The franchise is purposefully uncomplicated in every way.—
Tony Maglio,
IndieWire,
3 Feb. 2025
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For the rehearsal dinner on Friday, the couple wanted a light, romantic atmosphere to honor the coming together of their family and friends, with a palette of whites and neutral tones and minimalist and uncomplicated decor.—
Alexandra Macon,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Altadena, for instance, home to some of the West Coast’s most historic and flourishing Black middle-class neighborhoods, was decimated by the area wildfires.—
Jerel Ezell,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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Rather like Sansa Stark herself, the Game of Thrones alum who's had the most flourishing post-Westeros career might just be Sophie Turner.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Two goals on his MLS debut against Montreal was a tidy start.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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There were three fights in the first nine seconds, tidy one-on-one bouts.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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All have attractive foliage and most are vigorous spreaders, so keep that in mind when selecting a planting site.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Mar. 2025
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Timing for Fertilizing Roses Healthy repeat-blooming roses require nearly year-round feeding from early spring to fall to remain vigorous and resist diseases.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Someone might have come in and cut firewood at some point, but it’s always been woods and never was clear-cut.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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No fighter in the sport is as clear-cut a king of his division.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This northern autonomous community of Spain is sophisticated, innovative and thriving — and its film sector is no different.—
Jennifer Green,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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In the modern workforce context, this approach is the key to unlocking teams’ full potential and championing a thriving future.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But with a change as simple as adding a bistro table and chairs, these cozy nooks become inviting oases to use regularly.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
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But there's a simple—and so easy-to-remember—method that will make the packing process easy every time: the 5-4-3-2-1 method.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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Riverdale In Riverdale, outside Village Hall, there was a lively scene Tuesday afternoon as members of Michael Airhart’s mayoral campaign were ordered to remove their campaign signs from a median.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Around the room’s standing tables and plush, blush-pink lounge seats, friends, castmates, and both new and familiar faces engaged in lively conversation.—
Jamila Stewart,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Clean-cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clean-cut. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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