as in tidy
being clean and in good order
a small bandbox bed-and-breakfast decorated with taste and charm
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as in hatbox
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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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Ships the length of several football fields glided past tidy parcels of farmland and Soberania National Park, a 55,000-acre natural preserve.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Experts recommend waiting 30 to 60 minutes after waking to make your bed for a healthier, tidier space.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 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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Spiber and AMSilk are exploring ways to safely recycle or biodegrade seat covers and trim.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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While Biber meticulously restored the original pine floors, plasterwork, trim, and central stair, nearly everything else was modernized behind the scenes.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Jan. 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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Separating garden areas will keep your vegetable plantings neat and orderly, which makes weeding and harvesting easier.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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Rochelle typed six section signs — § — in a neat column at the top of the page.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ronchamp is a kaleidoscopic jewel box in and of our earth, a luminous sanctuary visited by everyday souls in search of solace and redemption.—
Vishaan Chakrabarti,
Air Mail,
17 Jan. 2026
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This new listing at is best described as a charming jewel box, according to Realtor Amanda Layden of the Marshall + Ostop team at William Raveis.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The thoughtful safety details—like the front snap pocket, secure zip-top compartment, and interior pockets—provide peace of mind that everything will stay in place.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Osprey Sirrus 34 Pack Hiking Backpack There are more than 10 compartments in this daypack, including a hydration sleeve with a hose port.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Bandbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandbox. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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