well-ordered

adjective

Definition of well-orderednext
as in orderly

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Recent Examples of well-ordered The treble frequencies are tight and well-ordered and are certified up to 40kHz. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Cinema painted small town America in the 1950s as pristine and well-ordered, making suburbia an obvious target for an alien blitz. — Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 2 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-ordered
  1. orderly
  2. organized
  3. uncluttered
  4. shipshape
  5. tidy
  6. spotless
  7. neat
  8. systematic
Adjective
  • Resolution of intense congressional conflicts over spending that have led to shutdowns is aided, indirectly but powerfully, by the evidence of public unhappiness with the practice of not handling appropriations in an orderly, adult manner.
    — Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The American frontier is symbolized by the independent cowboy; Canada's by the orderly Mountie.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of orderly
Adjective
  • The film, inspired by the true story of a ruthless Hawaiian crime boss, promises to be a gripping portrayal of organized crime in the island paradise.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Available in white, the fuss-free crossbody bag’s interior pockets and two-way zipper will ensure your belongings stay organized and protected while on the go.
    — Averi Baudler, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of organized
Adjective
  • The watch maintains a clean, uncluttered aesthetic while integrating an advanced mechanical system that transitions between months.
    — Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • These tranquil retreats take advantage of natural light for a bright and airy feel and pare down furnishings to the essentials to create an uncluttered spot for relaxation.
    — Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of uncluttered
Adjective
  • Freshly painted wood exteriors, a red door and white trim give the cottage a shipshape appearance.
    — Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2019
  • Indeed, Helena Bay’s atmosphere is more shipshape than Kiwi-convivial.
    — Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 17 Jan. 2019
Definition of shipshape
Adjective
  • Crypto holders had the chance to make a tidy profit selling off some of their coins—despite the fact that the stockpile in the end simply included bitcoin and all other crypto assets seized by the government, rendering the details in Trump’s posts moot.
    — Ben Walsh, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Released in 1988, it's rated R and runs a tidy 96 minutes.
    — Joe Guillen, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of tidy
Adjective
  • The house was also big and spotless, save for the area occupied by two yappy Chihauahas.
    — E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Score up to 60 percent off cleaning devices and storage bags to keep your home spotless and tidy.
    — Isabel Garcia, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of spotless
Adjective
  • Mel’s check is a standard-TV version of what birth usually looks like: a quick duck under the blanket, with everything neat and covered up.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The shelves held neat rows of footwear, arranged according to designer.
    — André Wheeler, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of neat
Adjective
  • Thoughtful, systematic employee surveys serve as an easy first step.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • In Ukraine, the first victims of this systematic reeducation were children.
    — Tetiana Kotelnykova, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of systematic

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“Well-ordered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-ordered. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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