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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.
—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
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
Adjective
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Weeds had overrun our once pristine garden beds.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Certified in 2007 as the world’s first Dark Sky Park, this remote Utah monument pairs pristine skies with natural stone arches that make striking foregrounds for night photography.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Students at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill designed and 3D-printed a new version of the vuvuzela, the loud plastic horn that became infamous during past international soccer tournaments.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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At home, Carter began an hour-by-hour adjustment to his new life.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Photos shared on social media by the agency's Los Angeles branch show the 2002 car in an almost immaculate garage.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Nov. 2025
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Selena Gomez is never one to be seen without an immaculate manicure.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
26 Nov. 2025
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Tortuga sits on 1,300 feet of private beach with clean white sand and turquoise water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Most pet bowls don’t need a full disinfecting process every day, but running bowls through the dishwasher on a sanitizing cycle every week or so can help keep them cleaner.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Founded in Texas in 1982, the roadside oasis beloved for its delicious snacks and spotless bathrooms remained within the confines of the Lone Star State until 2019.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
1 Dec. 2025
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Passengers can expect spotless windows, tidy seatback pockets, and armrests free of any gooey residue.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Nov. 2025
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Every small step toward ensuring our fellow neighbors have access to fresh, nutritious food helps to build a healthier, more vibrant community.—
Michael Farver,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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The wings themselves are fresh, fried hard and tossed in house sauces ranging from mild and sweet to a serious Cajun dry rub.—
Justin Brown – The Real Food Stalker,
AJC.com,
14 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Spick-and-span.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spick-and-span. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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