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as in tidy
being clean and in good order
keep the kitchen neat so the cook doesn't have to work around piles of dirty dishes
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as in pure
free from added matter
I like my soda neat, so skip the ice cubes
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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
that new skateboard park is neat
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as in organized
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern
regime change is rarely a neat process, particularly in a country where a coup d'état is more likely to occur than an election
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Recent Examples of neat
Every white case lit by Vault A’s overhead fluorescent lights holds, on average, about 1,000 brown and white cardboard file boxes, each with neat handwritten labels noting what pieces of Idaho history are inside.
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 24 Feb. 2025
Actor Taylor Kitsch showed off his hockey skills from his days of Junior A play in the BCHL by scoring a neat goal for Team Blue.
—Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The hand soap and lotion dispensers must be formed into neat lines along bathroom sinks.
—Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Twist in a neat midi knot or pin in a looser twist for a personalized style.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 24 Feb. 2025
Actor Taylor Kitsch showed off his hockey skills from his days of Junior A play in the BCHL by scoring a neat goal for Team Blue.
—Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The hand soap and lotion dispensers must be formed into neat lines along bathroom sinks.
—Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Twist in a neat midi knot or pin in a looser twist for a personalized style.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neat
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
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Further research on the toxicity of A. muricata and clinical trials testing the pure compounds are needed to fully elucidate its pharmacological activities and ensure the safety of A. muricata as a potential drug for various diseases.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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There will be an all-electric Ferrari by then, and Ferrari’s strategy of hedging its bets by continuing with hybrid and pure internal-combustion drivetrains alongside its new electric model might look prescient.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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One pole of the action is the Green Dolphin Hotel, where Hezekiah and Alec finally find a place to land, and where Hezekiah’s ability to speak Chinese, a legacy from a Chinese grandmother, endears him to the proprietor, Mr. Lao (Jason Tobin, quiet and wonderful); some Elephants are around as well.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Parker Hall The Best MagSafe Accessories for Your New iPhone The weird, wonderful world of MagSafe accessories can make your smartphone feel modular.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
20 Feb. 2025
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Sean Bean takes on the role of gang leader Ronnie Phelan, joined by Julie Graham, James Nelson-Joyce as his friend Michael and Hannah Onslow, the latter playing a couple who wants to start a new life – away from organized crime.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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Then, on a more structural level, there is scope for much greater intelligence sharing across governments and joint task-forces on organized crime (gangs are a favorite extension of the Russian state).—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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After all, isn't email just a digital version of the old interoffice memo? Time enough for a fresh start.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Danny Ike’s wine list is exciting and fresh, complementing the bright meze platter or raw seafood and the rich flavors of a gamebird mixed grill draped in a mushroom jus.—
Kayleigh Ruller,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2025
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Alabama got 24 points from Mark Sears and had excellent defensive stretches but couldn’t finish.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 2025
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More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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This systematic approach comes from my own education, the university studies in economics, and the entrepreneurial tradition of my family.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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Throughout their history, Baha’is have faced systematic repression, especially in Iran, where they are routinely arrested, detained and imprisoned.—
Peter Kiefer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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Her daughter, 33, also wore a look from the McQueen spring/summer 2025 collection, featuring a black vest with white pleated chiffon trim.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Her eyewear was usually cushioned by her coiffed blonde hair; her beauty aesthetic built intentionally around ‘notes on bangs’: From side-swept to feathery wisps, thick curtains, and a pixie fringed trim.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Neat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neat. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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