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as in uncomplicated
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as in flourishing
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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
Adjective
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Peters needed a specific tool that provided uncomplicated access to proprietary information, in this case, about SAP.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Whenever Conrad was at his most uncommunicative and avoidant, Jeremiah was waiting in the wings to offer uncomplicated affection and himbo charm.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
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The whole thing operated like a big wonderful flourishing organic body.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 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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Keeping a tidy home often feels like a never-ending list of chores, from sweeping up crumbs after dinner to deep cleaning bathtubs and baseboards.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The lanky midfielder impacted the game by always being in the right place, rarely making mistakes, keeping the game simple with neat, tidy ball recoveries and pinpoint passes through spaces others rarely saw.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Adults need at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise per week, according to the World Health Organization.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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The credit union gives back via vigorous associate volunteer work in community activities and organizations including Children Miracle Network and Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Crime Survivors, Hope Builders, KidWorks, Latinos in Action, NeighborWorks Orange County and OC United Way.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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While one of the objects involved was a black hole of 22 to 24 solar masses, the identity of the second object isn't as clear-cut as in the case of the mixed mergers above.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Even the engravings with ostensibly political meanings may not be so clear-cut.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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What started as a small orchard grew into Crown Orchard Company, a thriving wholesale business that now supplies fruit to grocery stores and military commissaries across the East Coast.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Less remarked on, however, were significant commitments to the country's thriving tech startups.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Don’t pull over in the roundabout Roundabouts with a single lane of traffic in each direction are fairly simple – yield to traffic in the roundabout, wait for a gap in traffic and go through, Bryson said.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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This can be as simple as bodyweight movements, resistance bands or dumbbells, focusing on compound/functional movements like squats, pushes and pulls.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Experience lively music, traditional dance and authentic Latin American cuisine.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Sep. 2025
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Among the liveliest of the city’s Christmas markets, the event features a fondue restaurant, bars, toasty fire pits, and about 100 wooden stalls.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Clean-cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clean-cut. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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