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Explore See latest videos, charts and news Though Jonas may seem like an intriguing choice given his role as a member of the decidedly more clean-cut and pop-rock focused Jonas Brothers, he’s been a constant presence in the world of stage and screen for over two decades.
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Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 6 June 2025
In the 1960s, their look mirrored the polished soul singer archetype: tight tailoring, high-sheen shoes, and just enough attitude to make ‘clean-cut’ feel dangerous.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 5 June 2025
Jost is clean-cut and buttoned-up; Sherman is young and hip.
—Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025
What keeps us from reaching our richest selves, however, isn’t as clean-cut.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Apr. 2025
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Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 6 June 2025
In the 1960s, their look mirrored the polished soul singer archetype: tight tailoring, high-sheen shoes, and just enough attitude to make ‘clean-cut’ feel dangerous.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 5 June 2025
Jost is clean-cut and buttoned-up; Sherman is young and hip.
—Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025
What keeps us from reaching our richest selves, however, isn’t as clean-cut.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clean-cut
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Advent Health Shawnee Mission, Merriam The Merriam hospital was considered high performing in 12 procedures and conditions, like colon cancer surgery and maternity care in uncomplicated pregnancies.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
30 July 2025
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Williams, once an endorsement queen, wore a logo-free black dress and white visor and played uncomplicated tennis, smacking nine aces and attacking at the first strike.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Being socially connected and having flourishing friendships can deeply enhance the quality of your life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Cultivating a flourishing, diverse gut microbiome seems to translate to a range of health benefits.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
24 June 2025
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The unconventional choice hints at the director’s disinterest in a tidy search-and-rescue, and the relief that comes with it.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
15 Aug. 2025
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But, Louis Menand writes, Baldwin’s life and message were always less tidy than either version suggests.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 Aug. 2025
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Skip intense workouts since caffeine can raise your heart rate, and vigorous exercise could make symptoms like shakiness or anxiety feel worse.4 3.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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Scientific theories about the origin of the universe often involve a vigorous give-and-take between speculation and discovery.—
Sean M. Carroll,
The New York Review of Books,
31 July 2025
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Perhaps just as clear-cut is that the team’s next-best guy is third-year receiver Rashee Rice.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, the health concerns surrounding Classic, Cherry and Vanilla Coke's high sugar content are more clear-cut.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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That’s despite the genre’s massive sales and streaming numbers, its dominance on the charts, and its own thriving music video tradition.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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For her part, LePatner said UJA had been integral in her growth as a business executive with a thriving Jewish identity.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
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But it was intended to be a simple, three-course meal, the documents showed.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
16 Aug. 2025
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In North Carolina, Republicans are a few votes shy of a supermajority in one chamber but still control the redistricting process because the state’s congressional maps are not subject to veto and therefore can be passed by a simple majority in the legislature.—
Elena Shao,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Its Crown Kids Club pulses with creativity—think gooey slime-making, art workshops, kids’ gymnastics, and lively Pokémon shows—plus a dedicated cinema, a LEGO playroom, a mini kitchen workshop, and a glittering Princess Spa.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The lively multi-cultural party band Kotoko Brass plays on Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. on Guilford Green Stage One.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Clean-cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clean-cut. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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