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
Do keep up the mowing to have a neat and well-groomed lawn.
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
The runs are well-groomed, and longer than on other mountains nearby.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
These basic things, such as being well-groomed and how to conduct oneself in the business sector, follow children throughout their lives.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Since being well-groomed adds to a person’s overall image, this clinic is helping men look and feel their best.
—Tyler Shepherd, The Courier-Journal, 28 Sep. 2024
According to Georgia, clean nails are chic, minimal, well-groomed, and, most shockingly, low-maintenance.
—Tori Crowther, refinery29.com, 5 Jan. 2024
Reynal looks the part: in his early 50s, the hospitality executive is well-groomed, likes to stay fit, and has his home base in Miami, a city that bathes in new luxury developments.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune Europe, 14 July 2023
His postseason beard was neatly trimmed, too — Kelce has kept it well-groomed in the postseason after Travis and the Chiefs secured their second consecutive Super Bowl win.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
Additionally, the hair of all students must be clean, well-groomed, geometrical, and not an unnatural color or variation.
—CBS News, 11 Oct. 2023
Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
The runs are well-groomed, and longer than on other mountains nearby.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
These basic things, such as being well-groomed and how to conduct oneself in the business sector, follow children throughout their lives.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Since being well-groomed adds to a person’s overall image, this clinic is helping men look and feel their best.
—Tyler Shepherd, The Courier-Journal, 28 Sep. 2024
According to Georgia, clean nails are chic, minimal, well-groomed, and, most shockingly, low-maintenance.
—Tori Crowther, refinery29.com, 5 Jan. 2024
Reynal looks the part: in his early 50s, the hospitality executive is well-groomed, likes to stay fit, and has his home base in Miami, a city that bathes in new luxury developments.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune Europe, 14 July 2023
His postseason beard was neatly trimmed, too — Kelce has kept it well-groomed in the postseason after Travis and the Chiefs secured their second consecutive Super Bowl win.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
Additionally, the hair of all students must be clean, well-groomed, geometrical, and not an unnatural color or variation.
—CBS News, 11 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-groomed
Adjective
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Two goals on his MLS debut against Montreal was a tidy start.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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There were three fights in the first nine seconds, tidy one-on-one bouts.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Roan donned a metallic satin set from Rabanne’s spring 2025 collection, which consisted of a pleated backless halter top and matching skirt with lace trim.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia Limited is the top tier trim, with 4 doors, 2 rows of seats, and can carry 5 passengers, with the ability to tow up to 2,700 lbs.—
Tony Leopardo,
The Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Halo: The Master Chief Collection Available on: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC There are few first-person shooters more influential than the Halo games and this compilation, which was first released in 2014, bundles everything together in one neat package.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The temple itself has some neat features, such as a rock that appears to be levitating, and there's also a training droid so your minifigures can practise their Jedi moves with it.—
Kimberley Snaith,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Well-groomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-groomed. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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