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adjective

Definition of bandboxnext
as in tidy
being clean and in good order a small bandbox bed-and-breakfast decorated with taste and charm

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bandbox

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noun

as in hatbox

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Recent Examples of bandbox
Noun
The Havocs are closer to a full 50 percent in a bandbox with a lower ceiling that contains, even amplifies, noise. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2023 When the group had a night off in Boston a few years ago, Josh Kantor, the organist at Fenway, who has toured with the band, took them behind the scenes of the Red Sox’ ancient bandbox. — Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2023 The little bandbox of a stadium was teeming with fans screaming their lungs out for him. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2023 The combination of lights and music over at the lyric little bandbox of a ballpark gives the 111-year-old joint the feel of a Vegas casino when someone’s rung up a slot machine for a cool million. — Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for bandbox
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandbox
  1. tidy
  2. hatbox
  3. trim
  4. snuffbox
  5. neat
  6. jewel box
  7. compartment
Adjective
  • After an intriguing start to the second act, the pacing begins to lag before resolving with an overly tidy and quick ending.
    — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Your compassion turns into practical care as you tidy receipts, then release a worry that never helped.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of tidy
Noun
  • Each of the 21 rooms is unique, layering ranch keepsakes (vintage branding irons and Stetson hatboxes) with contemporary touches like a striking tumbleweed chandelier.
    — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
  • The flowers in question come in two sizes and arrive inside a golden hatbox that’s bound to elevate the looks of any room it’s placed in.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Definition of hatbox
Adjective
  • Fashion teams can compare cities and seasons as well as brands, side by side, and it can be done with a highly granular range of attributes — such as product type, color, material and print all the way through to fit, detail, trim, closure and tone.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Designers suggest using bold shades for walls, trim, or ceilings, while balancing intensity with neutral tones.
    — Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of trim
Noun
  • There are Lalique knife rests and Fabergé snuffboxes, sure, but so many offerings in the realm of tiny home goods generally fail to inspire.
    — Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
  • The four species intended to benefit are rayed bean (Villosa fabalis), sheepnose (Plethobasus cyphyus), snuffbox (Epioblasma triquetra), and spectaclecase (Cumberlandia monodonta).
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Definition of snuffbox
Adjective
  • Maynard recommends gathering all the dead foliage into a neat bundle using a bungee cord or string.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
  • That convenient touch keeps your firewood neat, organized, and ready to go at a moment’s notice.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of neat
Noun
  • Highlights include a jewel box of a shop lined with wood drawers of glittering gemlike brooches, insignia, cords, and colored fringes; an embroidery and monogramming school; and a bead room for commissioning consultations.
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Carmel has become a jewel box of a town, with a main street, Ocean Avenue, that runs right down to the beach and sea.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of jewel box
Noun
  • The inspector also saw a roach couple crawling under the three-compartment sink.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Let the Tray Tell a Story Rather than filling every compartment randomly, think of your tray as a visual scrapbook.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of compartment

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