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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
These colors are so rich, and the bookmatch-style symmetry is neat.
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Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
For an even more streamlined design, with room for up to six cards, choose the slim, chic, genuine leather case that looks neat even at full capacity with cards and folded bills.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Most people don't use devices in neat categories anymore.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026
That tension between art and science finds neat expression in the festival’s choice of bookend films, both Chinese.
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 15 June 2026
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Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
For an even more streamlined design, with room for up to six cards, choose the slim, chic, genuine leather case that looks neat even at full capacity with cards and folded bills.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Most people don't use devices in neat categories anymore.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026
That tension between art and science finds neat expression in the festival’s choice of bookend films, both Chinese.
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for neat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neat
Adjective
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As with Los Angeles, there is no tidy way to sum up eating in Melbourne.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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The imperial capital has many beautiful buildings, and they are always kept tidy and clean.—
Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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Couples who stay close over the long haul rarely run on pure self-sacrifice.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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What ensued was 90 minutes of pure sound.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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So many wonderful dinners with friends and nights out on the town.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Soccer – football in much of the world – has a long and wonderful tradition of singing, whether that be in praise of their favorite players, mocking opponents (sometimes, brutally so) or simply urging their team forward.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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The videos showed dense crowds waiting in organized lines with little movement.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Ahead, discover more foolproof international packing tips to keep the inside of your suitcase more organized than the New York Library.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Just snip away dead, damaged, or diseased branches to keep these shrubs looking trim.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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Both looks are in the same color, both have white trim, and even has similar pocket details.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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October 23 – November 21 Scorpio, fresh ideas want real-world tests.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Ecola Restaurant & Market The Oregon Coast is known for its seafood, especially fresh oysters, Dungeness crab, clams, and albacore tuna.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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This should be an excellent match against a South Korean side that also has a victory after its comeback last week to beat Czechia.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Come for that convenience, and stay for lively communal areas, sleek and spacious rooms and suites, and excellent food and beverage programming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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This systematic approach ensures consistent innovation.—
Nir Bashan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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The company conducted a full-condition, systematic trial covering more than 9,300 miles with its electric truck fleet.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
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“Neat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neat. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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