1
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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2
as in pure
free from added matter
I like my soda neat, so skip the ice cubes
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3
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
In a YouTube video posted by NASA, kids sit cross-legged in neat rows in a gymnasium at Sunita L. Williams Elementary School in Needham, Massachusetts.
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Jacob Posner, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Mar. 2025
Irish Whiskey: Sipped neat or mixed into cocktails like the Irish Coffee.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Bricks laying in neat stacks, waiting to be weapons.
—Ismat Ara, TIME, 15 Mar. 2025
Mel’s check is a standard-TV version of what birth usually looks like: a quick duck under the blanket, with everything neat and covered up.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
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Jacob Posner, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Mar. 2025
Irish Whiskey: Sipped neat or mixed into cocktails like the Irish Coffee.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Bricks laying in neat stacks, waiting to be weapons.
—Ismat Ara, TIME, 15 Mar. 2025
Mel’s check is a standard-TV version of what birth usually looks like: a quick duck under the blanket, with everything neat and covered up.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for neat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neat
Adjective
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The Omen Transcend dons a white chassis and is supported by a slim shaft with a hole in the center to keep the cords tidy.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
18 Mar. 2025
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Interestingly, in one final sustainability twist, the packaging for each monitor can be reused to help keep the workspace tidy.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As a pure runner, though, Giddens is impressive, showing off great speed and vision.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The heartbreak is immense, but as Ellie so perfectly pointed out, the Winnie-Bubba reunion had to be pure magic.—
Karen Fratti,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Tensions between the two countries rose in January over accepting flights of immigrants deported from the U.S. Noem sat down Thursday morning with the country's foreign minister and was set to meet with Colombia's leader and police to discuss efforts to fight organized crime.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Canucks have been consistently well organized and tactically thoughtful.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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From the internet-famous two-ingredient bagels to flower arrangements made with produce, these fresh ideas have our editors buzzing.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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Her ombré has a fresh, modern feel that makes the 2010s staple feel cool again.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The streamer is loaded with excellent shows of all genres, but it’s known for its large collection of sci-fi series like Severance, which had its season 2 finale on March 20, For All Mankind and Silo, among others.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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That's an excellent question, what the perception is Elon Musk has.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In every discussion, create a systematic opportunity for everyone to express themselves.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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However, a more recent systematic review published in the Cochrane Database does not support the use of supplemental calcium and vitamin D for improving BMD in healthy postmenopausal women.4 Fracture risk: Results of research on fracture risk are also mixed.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
27 Mar. 2025
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It’s designed with a deep V-neckline, six-button front, and ribbed trim.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Odenkirk, by contrast, is trim and fit and dressed sharply, with a black-and-red Chicago Cubs cap atop his head.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Neat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neat. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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