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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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2
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
The keyboard deck has a neat pattern—one of the laptop's more interesting design aspects—that fades into a semi-translucent plastic.
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Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
Area rugs can be a great way to organize furniture in a neat way while leaving a path for foot traffic.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
That's pretty neat, considering how the whole appliance is put together to look like just another floor lamp with a simple plant holder attached.
—New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2024
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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Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
Area rugs can be a great way to organize furniture in a neat way while leaving a path for foot traffic.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
That's pretty neat, considering how the whole appliance is put together to look like just another floor lamp with a simple plant holder attached.
—New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2024
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neat
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Its tidy exterior is clad in a wood-look plank siding trimmed in white to coordinate with a range of architectural styles.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2025
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Follow the tantalizingly tidy writer of this newsletter on the socials @jimreineking 🎊.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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Looking at total equivalent units shifted, which include streams and not just pure purchases, the Blackpink musician’s project moved 33,300 copies.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Detailing the extraordinary journey of double bassist Orin O'Brien, who was the first full-time female member of the New York Philharmonic, this short film captures the glorious world of rehearsals, music classes, tiny apartments, and pure music geekery.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
EW.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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At 6-2, 202 pounds, Will Johnson has excellent size and length for a cornerback and would be a wonderful complement to Gardner.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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The property’s prime location is also close to the launch sites of the area’s famed hot air balloon rides, which are a wonderful way to take in the spectacular views of the otherworldly land formations.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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One was a pimp, another an extortionist with ties to Israeli organized crime.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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Google's approach is somewhat more organized than Apple's grid.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
14 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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With excellent lift access, 12 lifts provide visitors with access to 244 skiable acres.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2025
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Now is an excellent moment to be brave and explore new projects, people and plans.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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This systematic approach provides accurate and reliable product details that translate into a consistent experience regardless of where their consumers decide to engage.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The new report looked at 56 systematic reviews on the relationship between alcohol and health.—
Mustafa Fattah,
NBC News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Both would be useful additions, but likely would not fit into a smart ring as trim as the current Samsung Galaxy Ring.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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One recent study found formaldehyde in 20% of the cotton clothing researchers examined, but it was gone after the items had been washed. Cars Formaldehyde adhesives can be found in vehicle dashboards, seat coverings, flooring materials, carpeting, door trim, window sealant and armrests.—
Topher Sanders,
ProPublica,
9 Dec. 2024
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“Neat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neat. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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