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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
When fit, Olmo has provided glimpses of what he was signed for, with excellent control in tight spaces and neat passes to tick play over.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 May 2025
This is Samsung showing off its engineering skills, and the S25 Edge does look neat.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2025
American presidents traditionally favor low-key interior decoration, tending to follow George Washington, who advocated ‘a plain and neat manner, not by any means in an extravagant style’.
—Craig Brown, Air Mail, 10 May 2025
Water-resistant and structured yet soft, this carryall duffel keeps your essentials neat, protected, and within reach during even the most chaotic travel days.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 May 2025
This is Samsung showing off its engineering skills, and the S25 Edge does look neat.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2025
American presidents traditionally favor low-key interior decoration, tending to follow George Washington, who advocated ‘a plain and neat manner, not by any means in an extravagant style’.
—Craig Brown, Air Mail, 10 May 2025
Water-resistant and structured yet soft, this carryall duffel keeps your essentials neat, protected, and within reach during even the most chaotic travel days.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neat
Adjective
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Memorial Day is a great time to buy a lawnmower Warm weather has arrived, and with that comes yardwork to keep your home tidy.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
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Keep it tidy with some storage for your gear so your space feels organized, not chaotic.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Here are some of the best words to describe his work: simple, clean, clear, pure and, above all, elegant.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Over the years, the coin's size and composition changed, moving from pure copper to a copper-zinc blend.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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My daughter came to live with us for nine wonderful years.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Your wonderful dog may or may not hanker to break routine and go on holiday.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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She was described as smart and organized, having helped Sound Talent Group plan and promote some of its biggest tours.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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The series is centered on organized crime and corruption in Atlantic City during the Prohibition era, using real-life characters like Al Capone, Lucky Luciano and Meyer Lansky.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Dining centers around the Pool Bar, where fresh California flavors meet poolside favorites—think local cod ceviche, vegan Caesar salad, and housemade potato chips with herb dip.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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With inflation lingering, labor costs rising, and potential tariffs threatening imports — 15% of the U.S. food supply is imported, including 32% of fresh vegetables, 55% of fresh fruit, and 94% of seafood — the cost of putting food on the table is surging.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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During informational interviews, asking for ideas of great places to keep an eye on is an excellent way to add to your list.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Give your wooden nickel to the mixologist, take your pick between La Babia, an excellent margarita, or Three Emmas, grab a book off the shelf, and take a seat.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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The white minority in South Africa established and perpetuated a culture of apartheid in South Africa for over 40 years until the early 1990s, resulting in systematic oppression, political domination, segregation and discrimination against the predominantly Black population.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 May 2025
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Still, rigorous use of reason, systematic data collection and existing science gave us an approach that helped families at a difficult time.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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And all of the above actually contributes to the Tiguan losing weight while evolving from the second to third generation, shaving about 160 lbs (72.5 kg), depending on trim.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
16 May 2025
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That's indeed trimmer than the Acer Swift 14 AI (0.74 by 12.3 by 8.8 inches), but a bit larger than the 13.4-inch Dell XPS 13 (0.58 by 11.6 by 7.8 inches).—
Eric Grevstad,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2025
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“Neat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neat. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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