SHIPSHAPE Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

shipshape

adjective

ˌship-ˈshāp

Definition of shipshape

as in tidy

being clean and in good order made everything shipshape for the inspection

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Recent Examples of shipshape Indeed, Helena Bay’s atmosphere is more shipshape than Kiwi-convivial. — Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 17 Jan. 2019 The homestead is once again shipshape and at present houses a resident cook and cook's family. — Jamie Hale, OregonLive.com, 20 June 2017 Before heading to the Naval Academy, La Jolla senior Dominick Wallace is looking for a shipshape end to his prep swimming career. — Glae Thien, sandiegouniontribune.com, 10 May 2017 Spend your time tending to possessions and get everything shipshape. — Jeraldine Saunders, The Mercury News, 3 May 2017 Although the decks show signs of weathering and the engine control room still uses early 1980s technology, the vessel appears surprisingly shipshape. — Andrew Lawler, National Geographic, 4 Jan. 2016

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Adjective

Trade restrictions are breaking up world markets, but not into tidy blocs.

— Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Trim thick plants near your home’s foundation, move piles of leaves or debris, and keep the yard tidy.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of tidy

Adjective

Owner complaints around the current-generation Tundra have included interior rattles and occasional trim or electronic issues.

— Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
But the new seating configuration is part of a dizzying pricing and options matrix that will translate to the six-seat configuration adding $4,000 to $6,000 to the bill depending on the trim and interior color.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of trim

Adjective

This will help keep the plant looking tidy and neat, since new flowers will emerge from the nearest node or set of leaves rather than from the top of the stem.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026
Tear the loaf into generous, craggy chunks rather than neat little cubes, and err on the side of bigger pieces.

— Lillian Syme, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of neat

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