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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
Sure, Wimbledon is the Major most associated with prim and proper antiquated rituals.
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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
Jean Marsh, the sleek British actress who co-created Upstairs, Downstairs and won an Emmy for her performance as the prim and proper parlormaid Rose Buck on the acclaimed ITV drama, has died.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2025
As far as the street style crowd goes, the styling of these chunky bracelets has been equally as varied—we’ve seen resin bangle bracelets worn with lush suede pieces, minimalist outfits, quiet luxury looks, and prim suits.
—Rosana Lai, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
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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
Jean Marsh, the sleek British actress who co-created Upstairs, Downstairs and won an Emmy for her performance as the prim and proper parlormaid Rose Buck on the acclaimed ITV drama, has died.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2025
As far as the street style crowd goes, the styling of these chunky bracelets has been equally as varied—we’ve seen resin bangle bracelets worn with lush suede pieces, minimalist outfits, quiet luxury looks, and prim suits.
—Rosana Lai, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prim
Adjective
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Hughes was on pace for 92 points before he got hurt, while Hischier scored 35 goals and drove stout defensive results at a tidy $7.25 million cap hit.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Both Scott and Burns made tidy pars, Scott missing a birdie putt by inches.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Lucy Delius is creating a fun spin on Victorian jewelry.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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Guests may sample two teas as hostesses dressed in Victorian clothing describe the history of tea and offer instruction on tea etiquette.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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While exterior touches are scarce, the grille, lighting, headlight trim, and exterior handles all nicely complement the sleek body without impeding it.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Back in March, the electric car brand and NHTSA recalled over 46,000 Cybertrucks due to a reported risk of a trim panel detaching.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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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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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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Not mean-spirited ones—but the kind that tuck people into neat categories.—
Rabbi Jack Engel,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Still, the rotation has stayed orderly, and doesn't appear too destabilizing at this point, as seen here.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
14 June 2025
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Her office in the neo-baroque Christiansborg Palace overlooks a picturesque capital city as orderly as any in Europe.—
Matthew Tostevin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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“Prim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prim. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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