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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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Think about it: the record companies forced them to be clean cut and preppy and all those things.Gary Gerard Hamilton, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Feb. 2023
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At the end of the dredging, sediment that’s not placed on the beach could be left in the pit and covered with a layer of clean sand.San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2023
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Whether the Red Wings can keep this streak going hinges on Detroit’s ability to handle this early success under new coach Todd McLellan.Max Bultman, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Like the wood chairs and brown sofa, the sage green accents incorporated through the bold pattern on the window treatments warm up the room and introduce a new layer of color.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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Guests throughout the year are dazzled by Fulk’s exquisite interiors and immaculate attention to detail, but the holidays will bring something special.Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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For most of the restaurant’s existence, Herrera sat on a chair at the counter, with immaculate red nails, taking orders and writing the names of customers on paper bags.Erica Zora Wrightson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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The big picture: Four of the biggest blazes remained zero percent contained during low relative humidity and high winds that were beginning to weaken on Wednesday evening, though fresh spot fires ignited and a new blaze in the Hollywood Hills prompted fresh mandatory evacuation orders.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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On a year-on-year basis, pork and fresh vegetable prices remain elevated, climbing 12.5%.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Accessible only by a scenic hike or kayak, this pristine spot offers a tranquil retreat with breathtaking views.Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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As for other luxe ski resorts to head to this winter, destinations from Alaska to Patagonia are offering up pristine slopes for an over-the-top experience.Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2025
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Under Burns’s watch, the CIA’s record wasn’t spotless.Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2025
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And the 21 spacious rooms and breezy lobby and restaurants are spotless.Patrick Scott, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Spick-and-span.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spick-and-span. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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