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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Exterior shots of the home’s front yard from around 2018 and 2019 on Google Maps show the front yard was well-kept, although plywood slats obscured the view into a backyard that contained debris.
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Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Beautiful and well-kept model homes are open daily at all four Signature Homes communities.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024
What elevates the resort is the way that its buildings and infrastructure seamlessly blend into the landscape—everything is well-kept, but not overly manicured—enabling you to better absorb your surroundings.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2023
Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Beautiful and well-kept model homes are open daily at all four Signature Homes communities.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024
What elevates the resort is the way that its buildings and infrastructure seamlessly blend into the landscape—everything is well-kept, but not overly manicured—enabling you to better absorb your surroundings.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2023
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“Well-kept.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-kept. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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