as in tidy
being clean and in good order
the famously well-groomed farms of the Amish
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Recent Examples of well-groomed
Their kids often come across as highly regulated, well-groomed, and polite to their parents and other adults.
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Kelley King Heyworth,
Parents,
5 Apr. 2026
Their fur is so thick and well-groomed that the water droplets don’t get down to their skin.
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Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2026
Not only do the dogs appear remarkably well-groomed for a bunch of strays, but many of them appear to be wearing collars.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
Clear gloss nails rely on a clear high-gloss finish that immediately makes the hands appear well-groomed and elegant.
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Lina-Marie Baatz,
Glamour,
21 Nov. 2025
Sitting in a Syrian cafe in Neukölln, a culturally diverse district of the German capital, Modamani is smiling and well-groomed.
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Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Final Words Built for those who expect excellence without complication, the Sunseeker Elite X7 helps keep your lawn well-groomed with little to no manual effort.
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William Jones,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
The hair and make-up for the show were kept well-groomed and natural-looking with an emphasis on glowing skin, a trend that seems to be set for 2025.
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Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
The runs are well-groomed, and longer than on other mountains nearby.
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Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Nov. 2024
Kelley King Heyworth,
Parents,
5 Apr. 2026
Their fur is so thick and well-groomed that the water droplets don’t get down to their skin.
—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2026
Not only do the dogs appear remarkably well-groomed for a bunch of strays, but many of them appear to be wearing collars.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
Clear gloss nails rely on a clear high-gloss finish that immediately makes the hands appear well-groomed and elegant.
—
Lina-Marie Baatz,
Glamour,
21 Nov. 2025
Sitting in a Syrian cafe in Neukölln, a culturally diverse district of the German capital, Modamani is smiling and well-groomed.
—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Final Words Built for those who expect excellence without complication, the Sunseeker Elite X7 helps keep your lawn well-groomed with little to no manual effort.
—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
The hair and make-up for the show were kept well-groomed and natural-looking with an emphasis on glowing skin, a trend that seems to be set for 2025.
—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
The runs are well-groomed, and longer than on other mountains nearby.
—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-groomed
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.
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.
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.
Adjective
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The beach is regularly groomed, cleaned, and kept clear of encroaching vegetation, resulting in a pristine white-sand beach that’s unmatched anywhere else in the state.
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The horses were well-groomed and healthy looking.
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“Well-groomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-groomed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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