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as in tidy
being clean and in good order
behind the bed-and-breakfast is a prim little garden where guests are served afternoon tea
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as in Victorian
given to or marked by very conservative standards regarding personal behavior or morals
a very prim and proper matron was in charge of the girls' dorm
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Recent Examples of prim
The people who insist on making sense speak in small, prim voices, trusting their listeners to understand subtleties of tone.
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Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
So the email contained a simple question: Was William a distant relative of Hester Leggatt, a prim secretary who appears in the musical and played a key role in the plot?
—Alex Marshall, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Sure, Wimbledon is the Major most associated with prim and proper antiquated rituals.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Her sartorial strategy was clear: midi-skirts and dresses that were elegant, prim and demure, worn with headbands for a youthful earnestness.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
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Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
So the email contained a simple question: Was William a distant relative of Hester Leggatt, a prim secretary who appears in the musical and played a key role in the plot?
—Alex Marshall, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Sure, Wimbledon is the Major most associated with prim and proper antiquated rituals.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Her sartorial strategy was clear: midi-skirts and dresses that were elegant, prim and demure, worn with headbands for a youthful earnestness.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prim
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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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Historical Mystery Show: Step into a world of Victorian elegance and deadly secrets when DeBary Hall Historic Site partners with Gateway Center for the Arts to present a Historical Mystery Show.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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Gardenia Restaurant, located in the Victorian mansion downtown, now has outdoor dining under the trees and live music every Friday evening.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
24 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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Wisconsinites are also distinguished by their puritanical work ethic.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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First, the movement of women telling their stories of victimization online was dismissed by many as a toxic importation of puritanical American mores that were unnecessary in a culture of seduction and harmony between the sexes.—
Catherine Porter,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Proofs can vary significantly, but many cask strength bourbons land between 110 and 135 proof, delivering an intense and layered sipping experience that can be softened with a splash of water or enjoyed neat for full impact.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Material: 99% cotton, 1% elastane Washes: 3 options Mother’s Hustler jeans flare ever so slightly at the ankles, with a raw hem that’s edgy but still neat enough to wear to work.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
23 June 2025
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The ideal scenario would be an orderly shift within NATO toward a stronger Europe that would take about a decade, said Camille Grand, distinguished policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations and a former NATO assistant secretary general.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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In Families Like Ours, the slowly rising North Sea forces Denmark to follow Holland’s example and—in an orderly and civilized manner—evacuate the entire country.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
21 June 2025
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“Prim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prim. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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