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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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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
Cinderella is a neat and dandy storyline for Indiana, as everyone keeps repeating.
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
Light summer trims and proper tool care keep your maple looking neat and thriving year after year.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
That Feels Like Real Life Masterminds Academy also emphasizes interdisciplinary thinking, which is important when real problems don’t arrive sorted into neat cubbies.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
But the distinction may not be quite so neat, because the record is infused by Jesus, Christian imagery and matters of God to an extent that goes beyond easy symbolism.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
Light summer trims and proper tool care keep your maple looking neat and thriving year after year.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
That Feels Like Real Life Masterminds Academy also emphasizes interdisciplinary thinking, which is important when real problems don’t arrive sorted into neat cubbies.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
But the distinction may not be quite so neat, because the record is infused by Jesus, Christian imagery and matters of God to an extent that goes beyond easy symbolism.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for neat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neat
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Instead, try one of these easy and inexpensive organizing techniques to keep your stash tidy.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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Asking him to run nearly every weekend in tidy little circles may have been a stretch.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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In addition to pure retinol, which helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, this unique product features retinyl palmitate, an antioxidant-rich skin protectant, as well as retinyl acetate, a natural form of vitamin A that keeps pores clean while stimulating collagen production.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Trump, though never restrained, is now pure id, acting on impulse and goaded on by advisers who see an opportunity to further expand executive power.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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My pipes tech Joy was able to join us which was wonderful.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Kenji Kawai will also be returning to compose the music, which is also wonderful news.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Minimalists will opt for a charging station with organized cords or a drawer or basket to hide cords in lieu of a jumble of cords and devices, Donaldson shares.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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But their approach has been too scattershot to catch on in an organized way on Capitol Hill and needs to be refined, the second Republican said.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Its locking lid snaps onto a silicone ring, giving it an airtight seal so my butter stays fresh (and doesn’t absorb outside odors).—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Or not feeling super fresh after a nap at 35,000 feet with your mouth hung open?—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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There is some excellent location-shooting in downtown Los Angeles during the climax, seen through the lens of a bodycam or quadcopter or drone camera.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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The soft flannel top and plush faux shearling fleece underside provide excellent heat retention for serious coziness.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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The result is a systematic advantage for people who look like leaders over those who actually lead well.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Researchers conducted a systematic review of numerous studies that looked at links between use of the pain reliever and autism, intellectual disabilities and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
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While Biber meticulously restored the original pine floors, plasterwork, trim, and central stair, nearly everything else was modernized behind the scenes.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Jan. 2026
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Doing so will protect your trim, paint, and even nearby drywall from mold growth and moisture damage.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Neat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neat. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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