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Recent Examples of shipshape Freshly painted wood exteriors, a red door and white trim give the cottage a shipshape appearance. Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2019 Indeed, Helena Bay’s atmosphere is more shipshape than Kiwi-convivial. Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 17 Jan. 2019 Embrace nautical decor head-on with shipshape accents. House Beautiful, 8 Jan. 2017 Spend your time tending to possessions and get everything shipshape. Jeraldine Saunders, The Mercury News, 3 May 2017 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shipshape
Adjective
  • 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 may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • Like a true luxury model, the Genesis G90 has two trim options, which revolve around engine choice.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 June 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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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“Shipshape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shipshape. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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