CLEAN-CUT Synonyms: 187 Similar and Opposite Words

clean-cut

adjective

Definition of clean-cut

as in uncomplicated

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as in flourishing

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Recent Examples of clean-cut Whitman’s howling yodel and clean-cut persona were a far cry from the sound Presley had been rehearsing. — Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026 The Song Sung Blue actor swapped his clean-cut ethos in favor of a grizzled beard and long silver hair for The Death of Robin Hood. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026 Tonatiuh’s Molina can be frivolous one moment, maternal the next, appearing clean-cut, closeted and Cary Grant-like in the fantasy numbers. — Jenelle Riley, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026 Scheffler, who has cultivated a clean-cut, focused image on the PGA Tour, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration. — Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for clean-cut

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clean-cut

Adjective

But Outer Banks was an instant phenomenon and still represents a unique, uncomplicated capsule of the pandemic.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Pratt expects that for these uncomplicated welds, performing on-par with humans—if not eventually better—will be achievable soon.

— Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of uncomplicated

Adjective

This holistic approach addresses what's failing in current, disjointed systems and fosters more flourishing futures, including for leaders themselves.

— Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Developed from the earlier Light School framework within Virtual World Society, Luminara examines how immersive technology, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, creativity, and experiential learning may work together to support human flourishing and social connection.

— Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 4 June 2026

Definition of flourishing

Adjective

Puppies should not engage in vigorous tug-of-war games because too much tugging can create jaw or bite problems.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Second, legislation should promote vigorous competition among teams and conferences, not preserve the exclusive club of the current Power Four membership.

— U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of vigorous

Adjective

The photonics trade Paul Meeks, head of technology research at Freedom Capital Markets, said photonics are the future of AI, but the logistics of diving into the investment theme are far less clear-cut.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
However, deciding when to remove life support is not clear-cut.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of clear-cut

Adjective

The resort’s ongoing coral reef restoration project has resulted in the growth of various coral species and thriving marine habitats.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Or take Amtrak’s high-potential Michigan Service, another busy train that connects Chicago with college towns like Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor, along with the thriving Detroit.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of thriving

Adjective

Waist circumference is one simple way to estimate visceral fat.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
From a straightforward season-long points race to giving the points leader a cushion on the leaderboard, and now the simple format of awarding the FedEx Cup to the winner of the Tour Championship, the postseason has long needed a boost.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026