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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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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
How to Serve Kahlunkin is a versatile sipper that tastes beautifully neat, over ice, or as the star in your favorite cocktail.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Another trend that’s coming back a bit is some destruction and some neat embellishment.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Its inventory was accessible in the shopper’s neat, small computer or smartphone screen.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Teenagers aren’t known for being neat.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Another trend that’s coming back a bit is some destruction and some neat embellishment.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Its inventory was accessible in the shopper’s neat, small computer or smartphone screen.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Teenagers aren’t known for being neat.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for neat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neat
Adjective
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Their relationship was volatile and messy, not tidy or palatable.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Eastherry Over The Door Pantry Organizer For large pantries with too many ingredients, an over-the-door organizer is the best way to keep things tidy without overtaking your shelves.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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Add a blazer, cardigan, or trench on top—this piece is pure versatility with a side of glam.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Companies can also come under attack for pure political gain, as seen in then Republican candidate Ron DeSantis’s confrontation with Disney over LGBTQ rights.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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And so for me, baseball is a wonderful place to leave everything, all the mess that the world is in, behind, and just watch these incredibly talented people exceed and do their jobs.—
Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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Scientists have long known that dogs make wonderful companions, offering emotional support and even measurable health benefits to their human owners.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Leslie Upholstered Oval Storage Bench Achieving a more organized home is as easy as finding furniture pieces with sneaky storage like this upholstered bench.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Controllers are prohibited from joining organized job actions like strikes by federal law.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Loloi Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines Area Rug Looking for a low-lift way to make a space feel fresh for fall?—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The hoisin sauce adds glossy sweetness and umami depth, while fresh ginger brightens things up.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Jayhawks did an excellent job of getting back in transition, limiting Louisville’s fast-break opportunities.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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New users can quickly find systematic issues and perform like seasoned engineers, helping chip companies address workforce shortages and staff turnover.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Oct. 2025
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One 2021 systematic review found that among postmenopausal women whose endometriosis did become malignant, about 75% had used estrogen-only MHT.—
Tabitha Britt,
Flow Space,
29 Oct. 2025
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The recall comes six months after Tesla and the NHTSA recalled roughly 46,000 Cybertrucks that were at risk of a trim panel detaching.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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This method for choosing a color scheme pairs a soft neutral for the walls, a crisp white for trim, baseboards, and ceilings, and a deeper version of the wall color for doors or window frames.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Neat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neat. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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