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or spic-and-span
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as in clean
free from dirt or stain
let's make the house spick-and-span for our visitors
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as in new
recently made and never used before
a spick-and-span waffle iron that our host was obviously using for the first time
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Recent Examples of spick-and-span
Neglecting The Kitchen Sink Your sink may look spick-and-span, but looks can be deceiving.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
In the otherwise ramshackle dusty town, sits nestled a spick-and-span health clinic run by the Catholic Daughters of Saint Anne.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Mar. 2016
This compound has antimicrobial properties that leave your grill spick-and-span.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 21 June 2023
Courteney Cox is keeping her Walk of Fame star — and those belonging to her famous friends — spick-and-span!
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2023
That’s where this spick-and-span guide comes in.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 19 Feb. 2023
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
In the otherwise ramshackle dusty town, sits nestled a spick-and-span health clinic run by the Catholic Daughters of Saint Anne.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Mar. 2016
This compound has antimicrobial properties that leave your grill spick-and-span.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 21 June 2023
Courteney Cox is keeping her Walk of Fame star — and those belonging to her famous friends — spick-and-span!
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2023
That’s where this spick-and-span guide comes in.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 19 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spick-and-span
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Instead, use a clean Q-tip to gently wipe away any excess spray.Leah Campano, Seventeen, 3 Feb. 2023
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Under the auspices of the Sustainable Marblehead Beach Cleaning team, led by Pam Roberts, groups of volunteers clean at least one beach in Marblehead each week, year-round.Bette Keva, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Feb. 2023
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Any new import levies are on a collision course with stubbornly flat industrial production — a crucial driver of domestic and international volume from sectors that include mining, manufacturing, chemicals and electricity — and lingering overcapacity from the COVID shipping boom, experts said.Lisa Baertlein, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Charles was then welcomed to Apple’s new UK head office by CEO Tim Cook and hundreds of employees.Kathy Rose O'Brien and Billy Stockwell, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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The vibes are immaculate with sunken in outdoor booths overlooking Magic Kingdom and cozy heat lamps.Carly Caramanna, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
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Niki starts out in the ’50s with the artist wearing an immaculate white dress and a glistening tiara, striking delicate poses for a photographer that orders her around.Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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But the attack called fresh attention to deepening frustrations over health coverage.Stephanie Kelly and Julie Steenhuysen, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Smaller is better Restarting old plants is a limited solution, though, because there simply aren't that many old plants in the U.S. awaiting a fresh influx of cash.Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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For water enthusiasts, Dominica recently unveiled a groundbreaking 32-nautical-mile kayak trail encircling the island—a six-day journey through pristine waters.Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa is situated on the pristine shores of West Bay Beach in Roatán, Honduras.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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But Duggan's tenure as mayor has not been spotless.Joe Guillen, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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Some basic housekeeping chores for keeping those scores spotless include: Obtain a D-U-N-S Number.Levi King, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Spick-and-span.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spick-and-span. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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