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as in tidy
being clean and in good order
behind the bed-and-breakfast is a prim little garden where guests are served afternoon tea
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as in Victorian
given to or marked by very conservative standards regarding personal behavior or morals
a very prim and proper matron was in charge of the girls' dorm
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Recent Examples of prim
Instead of prim shirt dresses and caped gowns, Meghan’s luggage contained relaxed skirts from the affordable Aussie brand Posse, billowing backless maxi dresses, and aviator shades.
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Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
The couple shares a son. 09 of 13 Alison Brie (Trudy Campbell)
Community star Alison Brie played Pete’s wife, prim and proper daddy’s girl Trudy.
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Before each performance, the scene is set by a narrator who speaks in a prim, puritanical accent reminiscent of a bygone era.
—Sonaiya Kelley, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
At Prada’s fall/winter 2024 show, these satin kitten heels were especially prim and proper with their criss-cross detailing and subtle diamanté embellishment.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
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Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
The couple shares a son. 09 of 13 Alison Brie (Trudy Campbell)
Community star Alison Brie played Pete’s wife, prim and proper daddy’s girl Trudy.
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Before each performance, the scene is set by a narrator who speaks in a prim, puritanical accent reminiscent of a bygone era.
—Sonaiya Kelley, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
At Prada’s fall/winter 2024 show, these satin kitten heels were especially prim and proper with their criss-cross detailing and subtle diamanté embellishment.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prim
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Occasionally there are only 10 spare minutes in a day for cleaning. Luckily, according to our cleaning experts, that is more than enough time to make a visible dent in the chaos and help keep your home tidy.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2025
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But for households short on space, a bed that shares the same tidy footprint as a standard crib (and makes use of the same mattress and sheets) can be a godsend.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2025
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From the slums of Victorian London, the Baker Street Four of the series are Billy, who see himself as the brains of the band of urchins, Tom, an acrobat and ace pickpocket, and Charlotte, the resourceful one of the group.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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But behind its grand Victorian façade, a colony of moths living in the insulation wreaked havoc across the house, which contains a pool, spa, gym, cinema and wine room.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The jacket also included precise trim tape detailing, redefining the classic bomber silhouette.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
10 Feb. 2025
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Toyota simplified the 2025 lineup, narrowing trim options to four, added all wheel drive, new colors, and some features to spice things up.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
6 Feb. 2025
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With their charismatic leadership, organizational skills, puritanical ideology, and internal solidarity, HTS and other militant groups were the unintended beneficiaries.—
Fawaz A. Gerges,
Foreign Affairs,
27 Jan. 2025
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By then, America had become a lot less puritanical.—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Brunello Cucinelli kept denim neat with straight fit jeans and a minimalist take on a Trucker jacket.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2025
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Cozy Earth also has neat (and adorable) pajamas, hoodies, and other gear.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
27 Jan. 2025
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While the transfer was orderly – in contrast to chaotic scenes surrounding the release of Israeli and Thai hostages in Gaza last week – the three appeared thin and pale when they were led onto a makeshift stage.—
Sophie Tanno and Mick Krever,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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In short, an expansive and orderly process of legal immigration makes sense for economic and humanitarian reasons.—
Brad Wolf,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Prim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prim. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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