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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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2
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
How to Serve Kahlunkin is a versatile sipper that tastes beautifully neat, over ice, or as the star in your favorite cocktail.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Another trend that’s coming back a bit is some destruction and some neat embellishment.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Its inventory was accessible in the shopper’s neat, small computer or smartphone screen.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Teenagers aren’t known for being neat.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Another trend that’s coming back a bit is some destruction and some neat embellishment.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Its inventory was accessible in the shopper’s neat, small computer or smartphone screen.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Teenagers aren’t known for being neat.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neat
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Inside, there’s a mesh divider pocket to keep things tidy and the zippered closure keeps everything secure.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter is a tidy 5′ tall.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
24 Oct. 2025
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Add a blazer, cardigan, or trench on top—this piece is pure versatility with a side of glam.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Companies can also come under attack for pure political gain, as seen in then Republican candidate Ron DeSantis’s confrontation with Disney over LGBTQ rights.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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For the creation of wonderful characters and a story that feels spontaneous yet precise in its depiction of power, its moral dilemmas, and the absurd contradictions with the human condition.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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Walston had a wonderful calming spirit.—
Cameron Crowe,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Leslie Upholstered Oval Storage Bench Achieving a more organized home is as easy as finding furniture pieces with sneaky storage like this upholstered bench.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Controllers are prohibited from joining organized job actions like strikes by federal law.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Loloi Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines Area Rug Looking for a low-lift way to make a space feel fresh for fall?—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The hoisin sauce adds glossy sweetness and umami depth, while fresh ginger brightens things up.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Jayhawks did an excellent job of getting back in transition, limiting Louisville’s fast-break opportunities.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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What America is experiencing now is the feature presentation, a systematic, full-frontal assault on our nation’s cultural and intellectual life.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Also, by overweighting the same securities through passive vehicles, investors’ holdings look like a sea of sameness, heightening systematic risk and limiting diversification.—
Mike Terwilliger,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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The recall comes six months after Tesla and the NHTSA recalled roughly 46,000 Cybertrucks that were at risk of a trim panel detaching.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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This method for choosing a color scheme pairs a soft neutral for the walls, a crisp white for trim, baseboards, and ceilings, and a deeper version of the wall color for doors or window frames.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Neat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neat. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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