as in tidy
being clean and in good order
made everything shipshape for the inspection
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Recent Examples of shipshape
Freshly painted wood exteriors, a red door and white trim give the cottage a shipshape appearance.
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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
Embrace nautical decor head-on with shipshape accents.
—House Beautiful, 8 Jan. 2017
Spend your time tending to possessions and get everything shipshape.
—Jeraldine Saunders, The Mercury News, 3 May 2017
The homestead is once again shipshape and at present houses a resident cook and cook's family.
—Jamie Hale, OregonLive.com, 20 June 2017
Before heading to the Naval Academy, La Jolla senior Dominick Wallace is looking for a shipshape end to his prep swimming career.
—Glae Thien, sandiegouniontribune.com, 10 May 2017
Although the decks show signs of weathering and the engine control room still uses early 1980s technology, the vessel appears surprisingly shipshape.
—Andrew Lawler, National Geographic, 4 Jan. 2016
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
Embrace nautical decor head-on with shipshape accents.
—House Beautiful, 8 Jan. 2017
Spend your time tending to possessions and get everything shipshape.
—Jeraldine Saunders, The Mercury News, 3 May 2017
The homestead is once again shipshape and at present houses a resident cook and cook's family.
—Jamie Hale, OregonLive.com, 20 June 2017
Before heading to the Naval Academy, La Jolla senior Dominick Wallace is looking for a shipshape end to his prep swimming career.
—Glae Thien, sandiegouniontribune.com, 10 May 2017
Although the decks show signs of weathering and the engine control room still uses early 1980s technology, the vessel appears surprisingly shipshape.
—Andrew Lawler, National Geographic, 4 Jan. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shipshape
Adjective
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This aversion to water can also be justified by their love of a tidy coat, which water can easily dishevel.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Some residences under $5 million embody a level of splendor that defies tidy definitions.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Folk Painting Many cultures have a folk painting tradition used to embellish furniture, cabinets, trim, and more.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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Compared to the current model, which has EPA ratings of 227 miles, depending on trim level, that is a significant improvement, and one that could potentially draw customers into showrooms.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Over the next two hours, jeweler and collector pored over nearly 40 pieces, separating them into neat piles.—
Andrea Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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They can be enjoyed sipped neat or poured over ice.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Shipshape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shipshape. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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