1
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
See All Example Sentences for neat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neat
Adjective
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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
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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
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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What’s actually the most interesting thing is to go the opposite route and go pure banal.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Colombia’s coastal cities are famous for their cuisine, but don’t overlook their wonderful street foods.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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Its deep, shiny green foliage is a wonderful complement to the perfectly peachy hue of each rose.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Set against a backdrop of violence and shifting loyalties, Slant dives deep into the savage — and at times surreal — world of organized crime.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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The brothers initially denied involvement and tried to make the incident look like an organized crime hit.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
14 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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This multifaceted nature demands systematic and rigorous problem-solving approaches, going beyond immediate symptoms or superficial quick fixes.—
Mohammad Adnan,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Claims of systematic targeting of white farmers exist, with farm attacks averaging 50 murders yearly, often cited as evidence.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
15 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 28 May. 2025.
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