well-kept

adjective

1
: always having a neat, tidy, and attractive appearance
well-kept houses/lawns
2
: known by only a few people
a well-kept secret

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Not far from Philadelphia in South Jersey, Haddonfield, which dates back to the early 1700s, has Georgian-style architecture, shops, restaurants, and historic sites that are walkable, well-kept, and distinctive. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026 There’s also a small but well-kept gym and a nearby pool, rounding out amenities that feel thoughtfully considered to fit the hotel’s smaller footprint. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026 Weekend 2, historically the twin that nobody quite pays attention to, no longer carried the air of an afterthought or a well-kept secret. Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026 Downtown Wilmington and its suburbs looked tidy and well-kept. Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-kept

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“Well-kept.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-kept. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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