as in tidy
being clean and in good order
a small bandbox bed-and-breakfast decorated with taste and charm
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Recent Examples of bandbox
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandbox
Adjective
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For an encore, Shaham dispatched a tidy, graceful Bourrée and Double from Bach’s B minor Partita (BWV 1002).—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Rebrilliant 6-Tier Slim Rolling Storage Cart Ideal for decluttering walk-in pantries, making use of narrow kitchen gaps, and organizing laundry, bathroom, or office supplies, Rebrilliant’s slim, six-tier storage cart fits seamlessly into tight nooks and crannies to keep everything tidy.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
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Cords dangle uncovered from teensy lamps, pens live in a vintage-looking tomato can, and there’s a random magic 8 ball next to the huge hatbox for the huge hat.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Pair your fur-trim coat with black jeans, boots, and a designer bag, then add a few key accessories.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Benefits and Drawbacks By coating the entire exterior—trim, doors, siding, and all—in a singular hue, color drenching brings all aspects together as one image.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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One snuffbox had been a present for George V on his 55th birthday in 1920 while the other featured 3,000 diamonds and was bought by Queen Mary in 1932 for £1,000, the equivalent in modern money of around $75,000 according to the Bank of England's inflation calculator.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
2 Dec. 2024
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The snuffbox is the most widespread of the Epioblasma genus of mussels.—
Jennifer Dixon,
Detroit Free Press,
15 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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Making The Landscape Neat Many people prefer the neat appearance of wood mulch.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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Rubble made its way into neat piles within two hours of a bombing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Jewel box bathrooms are trending, but what about jewel box showers?—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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The jewel box-like primary bedroom provides epic vantages of the cityscape and beyond from a two-seater sitting area.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The shape and size would fit easily under your plane seat or in the overhead compartment for your next trip, too.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps Gisèle can only process one layer or compartment at a time, beginning with what was done to her.—
Gaby Wood,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Bandbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandbox. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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