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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
But the final catharsis that Miike presents is far too neat and linear for this approach.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neat
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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
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FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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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
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As Electrek points out, the E-VO isn't a pure Honda product.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 29,
New Atlas,
29 June 2025
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Colleagues, mentors and friends are wonderful sources of feedback.—
Kim Salem-Jackson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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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 Browns mandatory minicamp concluded on June 12, and the three-day session ended the team’s organized offseason program.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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These are our favorite crossbody bags for staying organized and hands-free.—
Alexis Berger,
SELF,
19 June 2025
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This particular recipe, which adds sauteed shrimp, white wine and fresh tarragon to the mix, leans toward the simpler preparation.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Cream cheese provides a smooth creaminess, while walnuts bring in a toasty note that’s complimented by the bright lemon zest and fresh parsley.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
25 June 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
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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
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Dependency Analysis And Risk Assessment: Carry out a systematic evaluation of your domain strategy.—
Daniel Strauss,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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For almost five decades, Iran has been run as a police state, where fear, surveillance, and systematic human rights abuses are tools of governance and methods of regime survival.—
Ruth Marks Eglash,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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Like a true luxury model, the Genesis G90 has two trim options, which revolve around engine choice.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 June 2025
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Loren, late 30s, who looked trim in a tan blazer and a flop of brown hair, began publishing fiction in La Prensa while living in Mexico City.—
Oren Peleg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2025
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“Neat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neat. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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