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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
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June 21 – July 22 Keep today’s plan as uncomplicated as possible.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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Cancer June 21 – July 22 Keep today’s plan as uncomplicated as possible.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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As founding director of the cyborg psychology research group and co-director of MIT Media Lab’s Advancing Humans with AI research program, Pataranutaporn is interested in ways that people can use AI to promote human flourishing, pro-social interaction, and human-to-human interaction.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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It has been correlated with swells of human progress and flourishing, science and technology, medicine and political freedom.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
24 Dec. 2025
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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
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They can also be thinned to maintain strong, vigorous shoots.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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Beans and peas planted as companion plants for peppers can give your plants a nutrient boost and promote more vigorous growth.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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Lone star and other tick species eventually receded as forests were clear-cut.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
12 Feb. 2026
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While people on both sides have sought to portray these cases as clear-cut, the reality is that use-of-force determinations are rarely simple.—
Diane Goldstein,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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Dadeland became a thriving retail outlet.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve is home to healthy and thriving seagrass, wetlands and a vital wildlife habitat.—
Justin Tramble,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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Olive oil is also used to dress simple salads, roasted vegetables, and a host of other dishes.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Others have argued that the game represents a simple life that is becoming harder to obtain.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Calle Cerra brings together multiple food and drink concepts in one lively stretch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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From Erdem’s anniversary show to a slew of energetic debuts and a surprise appearance from His Majesty the King, this London Fashion Week (LFW) was particularly lively for a February edition.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Clean-cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clean-cut. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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