as in tidy
being clean and in good order
the front office is always carefully groomed in order to give customers a good first impression
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as in prepared
to make ready in advance
the hotel's penthouse suite is being groomed for a royal visit
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Recent Examples of groomed
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2026
Even when her glam is subtle, Middleton's deep brown brows always look full and effortlessly groomed.
—Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Evan Glassman has been traveling to Deer Valley in Utah for over a decade, drawn by its meticulously groomed runs, reliable service and convenient four-hour flight from his New York home.
—Caroline Tell, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania Located in the Poconos, where snow accumulates quickly and often, Shawnee Mountain offers wide, groomed slopes that are just what the doctor ordered for senior skiers.
—Roger Sands, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
In addition to tubing and hikes, winter outdoor activities include cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on groomed trails, ice skating in the open-air pavilion, and dozens of indoor activities—from lectures and tours to seasonal activities like gingerbread house making, caroling, and more.
—Katie Mathews, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
Backcountry skis are wider, heavier and have other features to handle going up and down ungroomed terrain, unlike cross-country skis that are narrower and designed for flat, more groomed trails.
—Dallas Morning News, 17 Feb. 2026
Backcountry skis are wider, heavier and have other features to handle going up and down ungroomed terrain, unlike cross-country skis, which are narrower and designed for flat, more groomed trails.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Golden Police Department That suspect has been described as a Hispanic male in his late 20s to early 30s, about 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-11, medium build with dark brown eyes, black or dark brown curly or wavy hair and a groomed beard.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
She was being groomed for a top job at the network before jumping to MSNBC as an executive vice president in 2022.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
There are several cross-country ski trails that start from town and run up and down the valley that are groomed and managed by the Crested Butte Nordic Center.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
The girl, who was not identified in the news release due to her age, was groomed by Pyscher and encouraged to cut herself.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Hammer was born in Los Angeles in 1939 and groomed to be a child star by her mother, who saw young Barbara as a future Shirley Temple.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
Over the years, the gaming platform has been at the center of several lawsuits, including one filed last year where a California woman alleged that her teenage son was groomed and coerced to send explicit images on Roblox and Discord.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
He is being groomed, playing, testing boundaries and even being scolded which are all part of normal social learning for young macaques.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The river is regularly groomed for skating for miles by a network of volunteers.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The beach is regularly groomed, cleaned, and kept clear of encroaching vegetation, resulting in a pristine white-sand beach that’s unmatched anywhere else in the state.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2026
Even when her glam is subtle, Middleton's deep brown brows always look full and effortlessly groomed.
—Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Evan Glassman has been traveling to Deer Valley in Utah for over a decade, drawn by its meticulously groomed runs, reliable service and convenient four-hour flight from his New York home.
—Caroline Tell, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania Located in the Poconos, where snow accumulates quickly and often, Shawnee Mountain offers wide, groomed slopes that are just what the doctor ordered for senior skiers.
—Roger Sands, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
In addition to tubing and hikes, winter outdoor activities include cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on groomed trails, ice skating in the open-air pavilion, and dozens of indoor activities—from lectures and tours to seasonal activities like gingerbread house making, caroling, and more.
—Katie Mathews, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
Backcountry skis are wider, heavier and have other features to handle going up and down ungroomed terrain, unlike cross-country skis that are narrower and designed for flat, more groomed trails.
—Dallas Morning News, 17 Feb. 2026
Backcountry skis are wider, heavier and have other features to handle going up and down ungroomed terrain, unlike cross-country skis, which are narrower and designed for flat, more groomed trails.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Golden Police Department That suspect has been described as a Hispanic male in his late 20s to early 30s, about 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-11, medium build with dark brown eyes, black or dark brown curly or wavy hair and a groomed beard.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Fosler, more than 50 years her senior, groomed the teenage girl via text messages, Heather Spencer said on Facebook.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
She was being groomed for a top job at the network before jumping to MSNBC as an executive vice president in 2022.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
There are several cross-country ski trails that start from town and run up and down the valley that are groomed and managed by the Crested Butte Nordic Center.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
The girl, who was not identified in the news release due to her age, was groomed by Pyscher and encouraged to cut herself.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Hammer was born in Los Angeles in 1939 and groomed to be a child star by her mother, who saw young Barbara as a future Shirley Temple.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
Over the years, the gaming platform has been at the center of several lawsuits, including one filed last year where a California woman alleged that her teenage son was groomed and coerced to send explicit images on Roblox and Discord.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
He is being groomed, playing, testing boundaries and even being scolded which are all part of normal social learning for young macaques.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The river is regularly groomed for skating for miles by a network of volunteers.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groomed
Adjective
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That admission runs counter to the tidy grief narrative most people carry around — the idea that time heals in a straight line.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
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There have been individual successes on the pitch (such as Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo and the wonderfully gifted Estevao) and players who have been sold on for a tidy profit (such as Djordje Petrovic, Renato Veiga and Noni Madueke).—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Australian government has opened an emergency portal for citizens in Israel, Iran, Qatar and the UAE, and warned its citizens overseas to be prepared for serious travel disruptions in the days ahead due to the conflict in the Middle East.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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This park does not accept cash, so be prepared to pay with a card.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some of the South’s top interior designers reassure us that there is a time and place for matching trim-wall combos, and other scenarios when contrast is encouraged.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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Pair your fur-trim coat with black jeans, boots, and a designer bag, then add a few key accessories.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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One is the charming pueblo in foothills lined with neat rows of agave cactus.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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This airy, refreshing mint shade looks so chic, especially in a neat squoval shape.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Groomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groomed. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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