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or spic-and-span
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as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
let's make the house spick-and-span for our visitors
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as in new
recently made and never used before
a spick-and-span waffle iron that our host was obviously using for the first time
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Recent Examples of spick-and-span
Keep your refrigerator spick-and-span by washing produce drawers with hot water and soap, and spraying all surfaces down with a disinfecting (but non-toxic and food-friendly) vinegar solution.
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Elizabeth Brownfield,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Watch ships cruise by from the balconies of spick-and-span rooms or while breaking a sweat in the pierside barrel saunas.
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Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2026
Nothing chases away my Sunday scaries like getting our cars spick-and-span on the inside, leaving me excited for that Monday-morning day-care drive with a clean car.
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Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
19 Apr. 2025
This compound has antimicrobial properties that leave your grill spick-and-span.
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Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
21 June 2023
Courteney Cox is keeping her Walk of Fame star — and those belonging to her famous friends — spick-and-span!
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Stephanie Wenger,
Peoplemag,
22 Mar. 2023
In the otherwise ramshackle dusty town, sits nestled a spick-and-span health clinic run by the Catholic Daughters of Saint Anne.
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Foreign Affairs,
22 Mar. 2016
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Watch ships cruise by from the balconies of spick-and-span rooms or while breaking a sweat in the pierside barrel saunas.
—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2026
Nothing chases away my Sunday scaries like getting our cars spick-and-span on the inside, leaving me excited for that Monday-morning day-care drive with a clean car.
—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
19 Apr. 2025
This compound has antimicrobial properties that leave your grill spick-and-span.
—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
21 June 2023
Courteney Cox is keeping her Walk of Fame star — and those belonging to her famous friends — spick-and-span!
—
Stephanie Wenger,
Peoplemag,
22 Mar. 2023
In the otherwise ramshackle dusty town, sits nestled a spick-and-span health clinic run by the Catholic Daughters of Saint Anne.
—
Foreign Affairs,
22 Mar. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spick-and-span
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In other cruise news, Carnival Cruise Line recently cut the ribbon on RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay, a private destination in the Bahamas shared with Holland America, featuring pristine beaches.
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As soon as daylight saving time hits, like clockwork, my once borderline obsessive need to have perfectly pristine floors, windows, walls, and closets is thrown to the wayside.
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Karen Derrico was accused of threatening to kill her ex-husband, Deon Derrico, and their children in a new criminal complaint.
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Pochettino fielded nine new starters for this low-stakes game, but Christian Pulisic entered in the 58th minute.
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This season, the vibes remained immaculate.
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The Astros are the first team to throw two immaculate innings in the same game, as Luis Garcia strikes out the side on nine pitches in the 2nd, and Phil Maton repeats the feat in the 7th.
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South Africa is piling on the pressure, but Kim Seung-gyu is keeping his goal clean.
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Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset.
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Just days ago, the department went viral after roads were seen spotless the morning after Knicks fans celebrated their team's championship on the city's streets.
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The state title is the latest victory in what has been a nearly spotless spring campaign for Arnold.
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October 23 – November 21 Scorpio, fresh ideas want real-world tests.
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Ecola Restaurant & Market The Oregon Coast is known for its seafood, especially fresh oysters, Dungeness crab, clams, and albacore tuna.
Cite this Entry
“Spick-and-span.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spick-and-span. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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