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Recent Examples of neat But the final catharsis that Miike presents is far too neat and linear for this approach. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 19 June 2025 The Hartford Stage production, directed by the theater’s associate artistic director Zoë Golub-Sass, is distinctively neat, clean and tidy. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025 The shark is still crazy destructive – even taking on a helicopter – but what's neat here is the return of Roy Scheider as the police chief who's voted out when the powers-that-be don't believe another beast is in the water, but who saves the day anyway. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 June 2025 Yet, this strategy stumbles when confronted with the complexity of human systems, where relationships and feedback loops defy neat separation and where interventions often yield unpredictable consequences. Dr. Alex Gold, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for neat
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Adjective
  • Original price: $199.99 The Bay Isle Home Cerina Boho Natural Rattan Shoe Storage Cabinet features adjustable interior shelves for storing up to 12 pairs of shoes, as well as a convenient top drawer for small essentials, helping to keep your home tidy and chic.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
  • There’s even a playful nod to Jo’s creative side: one corner features a tidy workstation for writing recipes, meal planning, or just sipping coffee in peace.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
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  • Add in the pure creativity and skill of Lucas Raymond and Alex DeBrincat (legit competitors in their own rights, albeit in smaller bodies), and the two-way play of Dylan Larkin and Nate Danielson, and the future forward lineup starts to look pretty balanced.
    Max Bultman, New York Times, 29 June 2025
  • As Electrek points out, the E-VO isn't a pure Honda product.
    Utkarsh Sood June 29, New Atlas, 29 June 2025
Adjective
  • Colleagues, mentors and friends are wonderful sources of feedback.
    Kim Salem-Jackson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • These tender, buttery peas are wonderful in any number of dishes, but our new favorite just might be this black-eyed pea dip.
    Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
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  • The suspects appeared well organized, according to Rosen, and were being directed by a mother of one of the teens.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
  • Its mandate was expanded under the Biden and first Trump administrations to encompass all types of organized crime, not just drug trafficking.
    Tim Golden, ProPublica, 25 June 2025
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  • Still, similarly to silver jewelry wiggling its way back into the style zeitgeist, two tone watches feel fresh, modern, and right for the times.
    Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 7 July 2025
  • The fish and seafood are so fresh, straight from the ocean to your plate, and the Croatian people are great.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 July 2025
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  • Along the way, there have been some other expressions as well, including single barrel, barrel-proof whiskeys, a series of excellent cask-strength American single malts, and rye whiskeys made with different grain varietals.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
  • There are many excellent CRM platforms that are available at a much lower price point and that can serve the needs of most small and mid-sized businesses.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Adjective
  • The report also points to systematic human rights abuses, including credible evidence of executions of prisoners of war.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Teams like the expansion Valkyries have proved a star isn’t always a necessity — gains can be made with savvy strategy, decent rotational players and a hefty amount of systematic discipline.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
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  • The pair both feature a bespoke red leather by Connolly trim, which matches rather well with the features of the recording space; the duo is also hand-finished in vintage walnut, inspired by the various instruments that have graced the studio throughout the decades.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
  • Nissan Rogue and Nissan Pathfinder discounts range from $670 to a whopping $1,930 depending on the trim level.
    Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

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“Neat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neat. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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