as in tidy
being clean and in good order
a small bandbox bed-and-breakfast decorated with taste and charm
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as in hatbox
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Recent Examples of bandbox
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Dec. 2023
When the group had a night off in Boston a few years ago, Josh Kantor, the organist at Fenway, who has toured with the band, took them behind the scenes of the Red Sox’ ancient bandbox.
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Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2023
The little bandbox of a stadium was teeming with fans screaming their lungs out for him.
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Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2023
The combination of lights and music over at the lyric little bandbox of a ballpark gives the 111-year-old joint the feel of a Vegas casino when someone’s rung up a slot machine for a cool million.
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Kevin Paul Dupont,
BostonGlobe.com,
8 Apr. 2023
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Noun
The Havocs are closer to a full 50 percent in a bandbox with a lower ceiling that contains, even amplifies, noise.
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Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Dec. 2023
When the group had a night off in Boston a few years ago, Josh Kantor, the organist at Fenway, who has toured with the band, took them behind the scenes of the Red Sox’ ancient bandbox.
—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2023
The little bandbox of a stadium was teeming with fans screaming their lungs out for him.
—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2023
The combination of lights and music over at the lyric little bandbox of a ballpark gives the 111-year-old joint the feel of a Vegas casino when someone’s rung up a slot machine for a cool million.
—
Kevin Paul Dupont,
BostonGlobe.com,
8 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandbox
Adjective
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Start with a tidy desk and a glass of water, then batch related tasks so your focus stays strong through the afternoon.
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So a corporate statement or a recruiting slogan or a tidy values page doesn't automatically carry weight with a Gen Z candidate.
Noun
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Each of the 21 rooms is unique, layering ranch keepsakes (vintage branding irons and Stetson hatboxes) with contemporary touches like a striking tumbleweed chandelier.
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The flowers in question come in two sizes and arrive inside a golden hatbox that’s bound to elevate the looks of any room it’s placed in.
Adjective
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Between the scalloped trim, playful print, and comfy fit, this statement-making two-piece was a no-brainer for my trip.
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The away uniform is yellow with turquoise, pink, and orange trim, inspired by the historic, colorful architecture of downtown Willemstad.
Noun
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There are Lalique knife rests and Fabergé snuffboxes, sure, but so many offerings in the realm of tiny home goods generally fail to inspire.
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The four species intended to benefit are rayed bean (Villosa fabalis), sheepnose (Plethobasus cyphyus), snuffbox (Epioblasma triquetra), and spectaclecase (Cumberlandia monodonta).
Adjective
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This is a great whiskey to sip neat, but the brand also recommends trying it in an Old Fashioned.
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Several other Dolphins also have stood atop all of their peers in something neat, at some point.
Noun
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The penthouse feels like a jewel box in the sky that is ever-rejuvenating and stylish.
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Situated high on Beacon Hill, XV Beacon is a luxurious jewel box of a boutique hotel.
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Instead, opt for a more secure purse like this anti-theft messenger bag, which has a zipper at the top, locking compartments, slash-resistant material, and RFID-blocking panels.
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Contributor Will Porter swears by this Amazon find for its expansive underbed compartment and slim frame.
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“Bandbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandbox. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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