neatened 1 of 2

past tense of neaten

neatened

2 of 2

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for neatened
Verb
  • Each component had to be soldered under magnification, with wiring trimmed to millimeter precision and excess material removed wherever possible.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Keeping the wick trimmed is essential for a proper flame, reducing soot, and maximizing scent throw.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • By the afternoon of October 13, Coranez organized another trip to bring Maymay home, nearly 100 kilometers away from the clinic.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, 30, hosted the event, which was organized on behalf of his foundation.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Against a dark green wall, shelves of fabric stamps are arranged in symmetrical rows.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile, a debonair and nonchalant judge, Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock), who has arranged George’s loan for the expensive property, is also dallying with Hedda and plots to use his influence—his power, rather—to tighten their extramarital bond.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • Ly Varey Lin Faux Shearling Moto Jacket Lavo has been seeing faux fur and shearling everywhere this season — most commonly along the trim, collar, and lining of jackets and accessories.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Keep work areas outside of your home as clean and tidy as possible.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Breda, the detective, cited this as a tidy explanation for White’s alleged crime.
    Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Local law enforcement and community leaders expressed concern about potential disruption but encouraged orderly protest activities.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The ramp to a record high some eight days ago featured orderly, rotational index action with a more erratic surge in low-quality, speculative stocks and fevered options buying by retail traders occurring in parallel.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The creeping ivy of rap had crawled over their white picket fences, across their kempt green lawns, and around their Victorian homes, weakening the old walls between cultures.
    Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 5 June 2023
  • The whole place is well kempt.
    Amanda Walker, al, 15 Aug. 2020
Adjective
  • Terrazzo floors and clean, contemporary furnishings, light fixtures, and accent mirrors keep the mood fresh and uncluttered.
    Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Montessori classrooms are known as prepared environments, and feature low shelves in an organized, uncluttered space, and work areas where each activity or subject is clearly displayed.
    Katrina Donham, Parents, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Neatened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neatened. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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