1
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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3
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
There is, yes, something neat about seeing Judy Garland and Roger Moore and Susan Hayward all inhabiting more or less the same space during a slow crawl through the day.
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
The towable home also maximizes space by offering a neat rooftop terrace area.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2025
This romantically rustic wreath weaves shaggy swags of greenery with white tulips and stalks of berries, then ties it all together with a neat black-and-white bow.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
Over the next two hours, jeweler and collector pored over nearly 40 pieces, separating them into neat piles.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
The towable home also maximizes space by offering a neat rooftop terrace area.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2025
This romantically rustic wreath weaves shaggy swags of greenery with white tulips and stalks of berries, then ties it all together with a neat black-and-white bow.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
Over the next two hours, jeweler and collector pored over nearly 40 pieces, separating them into neat piles.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neat
Adjective
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What’s something about the culture or food that still resists translation — something that doesn’t quite fit into a tidy tour explanation?—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Initially, the job seems straightforward — embalming bodies, completing paperwork, and keeping things tidy.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Foster Carling House While Remick may be fumbling his Hollywood comeback, his home is pure architectural triumph.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2025
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Other video motifs include UFOs, idyllic green pastures, and vigorous exhortations to drink only the purest, rawest milk.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Washington Capitals, won 4-1 against Montreal Last week: 7 Sean: 4 Dom: 9 Pierre-Luc Dubois had a fine first round, but zero goals and two assists were still a step down from his wonderful regular season.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Miss Nellie's is a lovely vibe post-show, and have a wonderful assortment of cocktails and mocktails.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Jokić is a champion in his own right, and his 2024-25 campaign will go down as one of the most statistically brilliant seasons in organized basketball.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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That strategy drew a furious response from some of the city’s employee unions, who distributed posters comparing Villaraigosa to Wisconsin’s then-Gov. Scott Walker, viewed at that time as a strident foe of organized labor.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has a history of rotating running backs to keep them fresh while carving out specific roles on third down.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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No food dyes, no goopy corn syrup—just fresh, springy flavors.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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He’s been excellent in dealing with traffic, as the Golden Knights put more bodies in front of him on Tuesday than pretty much the first four games.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of iron.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN,
Health,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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One systematic review published in 2017 found that bibliotherapy is effective in reducing depression symptoms over time.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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According to one systematic review, chronic use of creatine and caffeine together may cause creatine to work less effectively.—
Elizabeth Barnes,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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Folk Painting Many cultures have a folk painting tradition used to embellish furniture, cabinets, trim, and more.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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Compared to the current model, which has EPA ratings of 227 miles, depending on trim level, that is a significant improvement, and one that could potentially draw customers into showrooms.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Neat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neat. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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