as in neat
chiefly US, informal
neat, stylish, and attractive
a spiffy new uniform She looked very spiffy in her new dress.
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Recent Examples of spiffy
Although its growth into ten houses within the larger village, a small café and extensive art studios (complete with a spiffy smokeless Sasukenei kiln) was slow and organic, there was always an emphasis on the preservation of heritage.
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Ann Abel, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
The desire to look spiffy seems to have spread beyond these supposedly do-gooder labels, such as Loro Piana and Cucinelli.
—Rachel Tashjian, Washington Post, 18 July 2024
The militias received spiffy new battle fatigues and automatic rifles but no training or oversight.
—Sarah Chayes, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2021
The Jacksons looked spiffy in their three-piece tuxedos in this undated shot from the '70s.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
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Ann Abel, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
The desire to look spiffy seems to have spread beyond these supposedly do-gooder labels, such as Loro Piana and Cucinelli.
—Rachel Tashjian, Washington Post, 18 July 2024
The militias received spiffy new battle fatigues and automatic rifles but no training or oversight.
—Sarah Chayes, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2021
The Jacksons looked spiffy in their three-piece tuxedos in this undated shot from the '70s.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiffy
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Available in 19 colors, this slim, zippered wallet comes with eight different pockets to keep your cables, memory cards, backup chargers, and small devices neat and organized.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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This raises a neat $4.8M for the league at a time when its financial viability is being called into question.Todd Boss, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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It’s got all the essentials covered: a perfectly padded laptop sleeve, an expandable water bottle pocket, and just the right number of compartments to keep things tidy.Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
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Focus on keeping those areas tidy, and save the bigger decluttering projects—like your own closet—for your New Year's resolution.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Like David, Danson appeared as a pretentious and smug version of himself on the beloved series.Esther Kang, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Yet the people posting vitriolic comments about Thompson feel justified in being smug about the death of this human in particular.Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Dec. 2024
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The former is a coveted corner unit that features what is arguably the resort’s best view of Diamond Head, along with a sleek, marble kitchen island that’s great for entertaining.Christina Liao, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Madewell has so many great options to choose from in its sale section, like the easy-to-pack Greta Ballet Flats, sleek Vernon Loafers, or the classic Reebok Vegan Club C Sneakers.Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 22 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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If another Fiesta Bowl victory awaits the Broncos, Madsen will need to connect on those one or two play-action opportunities when Jeanty freezes the safeties, and make the smart, safe plays that hold on to the ball and keep drives alive.Justin Williams, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Project Sid departs from this model, showing how AI civilizations could scale to address real-world challenges, such as optimizing supply chains, designing smarter cities, exploring social dynamics, or even managing healthcare systems.Jason Snyder, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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This night, one of his guests is an elderly, dapper gentleman named Plennie Wingo.Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com, 3 May 2020
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Actor and choreographer Darnell Pierre Benjamin is one of those people who manages to look dapper even when he is dressed down.David Lyman, Cincinnati.com, 7 May 2020
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“Spiffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiffy. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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