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as in uncomplicated
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as in flourishing
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Recent Examples of clean-cut
Scheffler, who has cultivated a clean-cut, focused image on the PGA Tour, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration.
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The description calls for folks who are clean-cut and are office types.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
After much chattering about the status of the Oscar winner’s seemingly clean-cut visage in the lead-up to the film’s premiere at the Venice Film Festival, once the camera (actually, four cameras) train themselves on Stone’s noggin during the film’s first act, there’s no doubt.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
While native plants may not look as clean-cut as turf grass, growing native plants on residential lawns is better for local wildlife, Vargo said.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The description calls for folks who are clean-cut and are office types.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
After much chattering about the status of the Oscar winner’s seemingly clean-cut visage in the lead-up to the film’s premiere at the Venice Film Festival, once the camera (actually, four cameras) train themselves on Stone’s noggin during the film’s first act, there’s no doubt.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
While native plants may not look as clean-cut as turf grass, growing native plants on residential lawns is better for local wildlife, Vargo said.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clean-cut
Adjective
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Lauryn, a primary school teacher, had an uncomplicated pregnancy, but things took a turn during labor and her daughter Lois was stillborn.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Both Rockingham and Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham said their cities try to make the process of opening a business as uncomplicated as possible for budding entrepreneurs.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Before, scientists thought bilaterians primarily arose during the Cambrian period and were rare—certainly not diverse and flourishing—in the Ediacaran.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
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Free settlement and separation from New South Wales Allan Cunningham’s exploration of the Darling Downs pointed the way toward more flourishing settlement, which had already begun overland from the south from 1840 after the penal colony had been abolished.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jonathan Gregg plays pedal steel, an ambient-country must, and has a tidy Americana background.—
Brian Howe,
Pitchfork,
12 May 2026
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Keeping the surrounding area tidy also helps.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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My Costa Rican Hammam Experience included a vigorous scrub-down on a marble slab in the steamy hammam that used a Costa Rican coffee bean exfoliator for a local twist, followed by a heavenly massage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Many hostas are more vigorous and show their best colors when given some exposure to sun (such as morning sun with afternoon shade).—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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However, that distinction isn’t so clear-cut.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Apr. 2026
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Here, there is only one certainty — the evil of the Empire — but beyond that, things aren’t as clear-cut.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Here are three key themes from our discussion that every leader needs to understand to foster a thriving workplace culture.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Instead, Hanalei town is rooted in Kauai's history and lifestyle as a former thriving agricultural hub.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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The useful answer may be simpler than expected once the real priority becomes obvious.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The decor with sheepskin rugs and arm lamps for reading lights is neither flashy nor overtly quirky, but simple and homey, as if it were designed by a tasteful Scandinavian grandmother who relocated to the wilds of Patagonia.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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The lively restaurant, a tribute to British photographer and tastemaker Cecil Beaton, strikes a delicate balance between elegance and whimsy.—
Julie Tremaine,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Created by Liz Heldens (Will Trent) and Matt Ward (Best Medicine), and set to kick off production in Los Angeles this year, the new series follows Heidi (Banks), who while fresh off a messy divorce, sets out to secure a lively second act for herself and her kids.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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“Clean-cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clean-cut. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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