as in tidy
being clean and in good order
kept his journal entries trim, never crossing out words or scribbling, but printing exactly and nicely
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as in shape
a state of being or fitness
the doctor declared her to be in good trim for the race
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as in ornament
something that decorates or beautifies
added a little trim to her cocktail dress to make it a little fancier
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as in to master
to achieve a victory over
a speed skater who consistently trimmed all his competition
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as in to whip
to defeat by a large margin
they trimmed our team by 40 points
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as in to shave
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
trimmed her bangs
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as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
trim a tree for Christmas
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as in to organize
to make neat
trimmed the shrubbery in order to enhance the house's curb appeal
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Recent Examples of trim
Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
There are some subtle trim differences, and the name on the outside, plus an alternative wheel design for the Folgore.
—James Morris, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 7 Apr. 2025
The 2025 Ford Explorer is available in 4 trim levels: Active, ST-Line, ST, and the top of the line Platinum Edition.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
That trimmed its loss for the year so far to roughly 41%.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Generous interior space allows tall adults to stretch out in the rear while a large boot, which varies depending on trim level, swallows luggage and prams with ease.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
There are some subtle trim differences, and the name on the outside, plus an alternative wheel design for the Folgore.
—James Morris, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
While the Kenya Moore Hair Spa website is inactive, as of writing, bookings can still be done on Style Seat, a beauty services website, for multiple services, including silk presses, trims, blow outs, protein treatments, sew ins, quick weaves, take downs, scalp analyses, and wig installations.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 7 Apr. 2025
The 2025 Ford Explorer is available in 4 trim levels: Active, ST-Line, ST, and the top of the line Platinum Edition.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
The plugin enables precise navigation of timelines and clips can be cut, trimmed and retimed instantly while nodes can be added, removed, edited and navigated to more efficiently.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
That trimmed its loss for the year so far to roughly 41%.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trim
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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
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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
Noun
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Gutekunst overhauled this position last offseason and the Packers should be in good shape for the foreseeable future.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Tariffs shape and reinforce what’s affordable, what’s available, and, ultimately, whose cultures get priced out of reach.—
Karen Yuan,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2025
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Isabelle McCalla gives an endearing, heartfelt and sometimes tearful performance as Elinor, who sings poignantly about her desire to be more useful in society than just a child-bearing ornament.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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The species’s presence in the U.K. dates back at least two hundred and fifty thousand years, and has inspired whimsical reverence—badgers appear across children’s literature and cartoons, on holiday ornaments, and as beloved mascots—and extreme loathing.—
Anna Russell,
The New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2025
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Any club would naturally be eager to sign a player who has mastered the most fundamental skill required to excel as a striker.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Now, a new study adds basic geometry to the list of subjects these brainy birds seem to be able to master.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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That means the weather was ripe for fire, and wind gusts of up to 25 miles per hour quickly whipped the fire toward inhabited areas.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2025
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Lemony whipped ricotta teams up with sweet roasted beets in this vibrant spring salad.—
Wire Report,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Tommaso Ciampa has recently undergone a noticeable change in appearance by shaving off his trademark beard.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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With cord-cutting continuing to shave the traditional pay-TV bundle by millions of subscribers a year, however, FAST has become an increasingly vibrant part of the TV ecosystem.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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It’s tastefully decorated without sacrificing comfort, with stunning natural accents and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
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Photo : Brian Kitts The spacious dining room is decorated with a fringe-style light fixture.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2025
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From organizing food drives to donating recycling proceeds to global projects, EOLO is proof that small acts can scale.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The camerlengo, a cardinal in the Catholic Church, is in charge of organizing the election in a process known as the conclave, which was recently dramatized in the Oscar-winning film Conclave.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Trim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trim. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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