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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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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
The instruction booklet is thorough, and filled with lots of neat science titbits and facts too.
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Ian Stokes, Space.com, 23 May 2025
Traditionally, sotol is sipped neat at room temperature, allowing imbibers to best appreciate its layered, nuance character.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
Soju is traditionally sipped neat, but more recently, the neutral-tasting spirit is popping up in all kinds of classic cocktails.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2025
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.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Ian Stokes, Space.com, 23 May 2025
Traditionally, sotol is sipped neat at room temperature, allowing imbibers to best appreciate its layered, nuance character.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
Soju is traditionally sipped neat, but more recently, the neutral-tasting spirit is popping up in all kinds of classic cocktails.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2025
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.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neat
Adjective
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Below, shop 12 space-saving storage solutions that keep pots and pans, water bottles, snacks, and more tidy, including deals up to 61 percent off.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Keep tidy Dressing sharply doesn’t have to be expensive, says Post Senning, as long as your attire fits your office environment and your body.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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Perhaps the truth, however, is that Emmanuel-Thomas, in pure sporting terms, has always been something of a puzzle.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Vionic Uptown Loafer The Vionic Uptown Loafers look like pure business on the upper, but the sole offers all the comfort and flexibility of a sneaker.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2025
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She’s got a wonderful dynamic with Sydney Agudong, who plays Nani.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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Into this mid-1980s maelstrom stepped the fanzines and a wonderful array of titles.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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His meticulous note-keeping is very much in line with an organized Virgo. Libra: Andy Andy is a popular cheerleader and lives in the fancy part of Astoria.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Meanwhile, activist groups like People’s Union USA now publish boycott schedules year-round, proving that organized consumer pressure operates year-round with scheduling precision CMOs can literally mark on their calendars.—
Gillian Oakenfull,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Spiritless drinks like the Jerk nod to red-drink traditions with hibiscus, lime, and ginger, while Lemon Pepper (with its blend of tequila and fresh black pepper and lemongrass) pays homage to the wings made iconic by Black Atlanta.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2025
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Finding my bald community instilled in me a fresh perspective on life and helped reconstruct my sense of self.—
Shamsha Damani,
Health,
13 June 2025
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Robin will make an excellent addition to our great Kentucky State Senate Majority!—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Greenery also makes an excellent addition to a resortcore space.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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In May 2025, Global Rights Compliance and The Reckoning Project, both non-governmental organizations, published a new report revealing unprecedented evidence exposing Russia’s systematic weaponization of information during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Exercising enhances sleep for a variety of reasons, according to a 2023 systematic review published in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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While exterior touches are scarce, the grille, lighting, headlight trim, and exterior handles all nicely complement the sleek body without impeding it.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Back in March, the electric car brand and NHTSA recalled over 46,000 Cybertrucks due to a reported risk of a trim panel detaching.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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“Neat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neat. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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