1
as in tidy
being clean and in good order
keep the kitchen neat so the cook doesn't have to work around piles of dirty dishes
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2
as in pure
free from added matter
I like my soda neat, so skip the ice cubes
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3
as in wonderful
of the very best kind
that new skateboard park is neat
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as in organized
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern
regime change is rarely a neat process, particularly in a country where a coup d'état is more likely to occur than an election
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Recent Examples of neat
This is a pretty neat solution for what could be a complicated problem.
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Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 5 May 2025
The stitching is neat, the metal ring feels solid, and the whole piece has a polished, designer vibe that looks richer than its cost.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
Hanoi’s Metropole Hotel sits imposingly on a corner in the city center, bright white with neat black shutters.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
Pichai, 52, addressed the court from the witness box wearing a neat, dark suit during the second week of the remedies trial that will determine which penalties U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta will levy against the nearly $2 trillion company.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
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Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 5 May 2025
The stitching is neat, the metal ring feels solid, and the whole piece has a polished, designer vibe that looks richer than its cost.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
Hanoi’s Metropole Hotel sits imposingly on a corner in the city center, bright white with neat black shutters.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
Pichai, 52, addressed the court from the witness box wearing a neat, dark suit during the second week of the remedies trial that will determine which penalties U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta will levy against the nearly $2 trillion company.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neat
Adjective
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The whole process should take 15 or 20 minutes total and will go a long way in keeping it tidy.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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Inside, four shelves help keep things tidy, and the lockable door means your stuff stays yours.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Transform any rejection into pure business motivation and wins.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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When something appears that stems from a pure love of music, inevitably, the existing structures begin to crumble.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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And now more people can experience this wonderful adventure on Netflix starting May 15, 2025.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Colombia’s coastal cities are famous for their cuisine, but don’t overlook their wonderful street foods.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Set against a backdrop of violence and shifting loyalties, Slant dives deep into the savage — and at times surreal — world of organized crime.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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The brothers initially denied involvement and tried to make the incident look like an organized crime hit.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Memories of the ambush on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were still fresh.—
David Moscrop,
Time,
8 May 2025
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But that’s the thrill of a great procedural — through sharp writing, direction, and casting, every new episode feels fresh, even if the basic structure remains the same.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, having read about the extensive fabric testing conducted by Article to ensure abrasion resistance (150% more testing than industry standard!), I was reassured that this would be an excellent investment piece for our home.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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Maddison is responsible for dropping deep and pinging passes into dangerous areas, while Kulusevski and Bergvall are excellent ball-carriers.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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This multifaceted nature demands systematic and rigorous problem-solving approaches, going beyond immediate symptoms or superficial quick fixes.—
Mohammad Adnan,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Alawites are subjected to systematic persecution by the new Syrian authorities, whose roots lie in the violent jihadist movement.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Georgina Rodríguez Georgina Rodríguez flaunts a little leg out of her black dress with lace trim.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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The biggest change is a few new trim options and some subtle exterior design updates.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Neat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neat. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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