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Recent Examples of clean-cut
Introduced as a clean-cut priest with a longtime crush on Dee, Matthew Mara (Sunny writer David Hornsby) has since seen his life repeatedly ruined by the gang, from being lured out of the clergy by Dee and humiliated in their exploitative dance contest to getting dragged into their criminal antics.
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James Mercadante, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Neutral tones add to Field of Study’s clean-cut aesthetic.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
Whereas Joshua wears clean-cut, mixed-fabrics looks, as if he’s just stepped off a runway, Sonny opts for various combinations of denim (costumes by Julian Day).
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
America loved the Beach Boys as clean-cut bros in candy-stripe shirts.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
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James Mercadante, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Neutral tones add to Field of Study’s clean-cut aesthetic.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
Whereas Joshua wears clean-cut, mixed-fabrics looks, as if he’s just stepped off a runway, Sonny opts for various combinations of denim (costumes by Julian Day).
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
America loved the Beach Boys as clean-cut bros in candy-stripe shirts.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clean-cut
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Their deep trust in one another made sharing money feel natural and uncomplicated.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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That joy, uncomplicated and present, felt like a rare gift after sixteen years of distance.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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On the other hand, nations like Japan and Turkey, while relatively developed, show lower scores in key flourishing domains, suggesting that prosperity alone doesn’t ensure a meaningful life.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 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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Whether banger or ballad, her tracks make room for characters, settings, twists, a tidy ending, a cliff-hanger.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
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The interior is charming, too, with low bucket seats, tidy vinyl trim called Vynide, and a flat windshield in the spirit of prewar sports cars.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
29 Aug. 2025
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Johnson’s vigorous off-ball movement and ability to put the ball on the floor to come off screens and attack close-outs for drive-and-kick assists to perimeter shooters, as well as to keep defenses rotating and connect offensive actions, looks to be a seamless fit with his new squad.—
Joel Rush,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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New ball crew members are selected through a vigorous tryout process that takes place in late June.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The upcoming La Nina looks to be on the weaker end of the spectrum, which could also affect how clear-cut its influence becomes.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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The timeline for the female sand tiger sharks was surprisingly clear-cut.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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From a once thriving fleet, only 17 vessels remain in America’s University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Some farms have even started producing honey thanks to the thriving bee population.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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With just a few chairs, a handful of tables and a simple tent, the setting was intimate but filled with love and intention.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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And one of these, for those of us accustomed to British conventions but who follow the game in continental Europe, is the simple passage of time.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The line connects the bustling Praça dos Restauradores in Baixa (downtown Lisbon) with the lively Bairro Alto district and the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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While in La Latina, its winding medieval lanes overflow with lively tapas bars and local chatter.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Clean-cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clean-cut. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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