variants or spic-and-span

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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. Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 19 July 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
  • Making its debut at IFA this year, the Roborock Curv 2 Pro can raise itself even higher than its predecessor to clear plushy carpets or lower itself down for a better clean on low-pile rugs.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
  • With over a decade-long career in journalism, Neetika Walter has worked with The Economic Times, ANI, and Hindustan Times, covering politics, business, technology, and the clean energy sector.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • That new equalized funding formula went into effect after a three-year transition period in 2024, when 44 groups each got $9,269, according to the three-year awards report.
    Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Swiss transportation company Twiliner is kicking off a new night bus service later this year that will be more akin to a business class airline seat than your typical bus.
    Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • To put it simply, the vibes were immaculate.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Part first-person shooter, part action-adventure game, BioShock delivers on immaculate art direction, top-notch gameplay, and a morality system that, while simple, is still very enjoyable to engage with.
    Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • When Tran brought up the idea of opening a restaurant and selling fresh tofu, Nguyen was immediately on board, despite having no prior experience in the food industry.
    Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • There’s a framboise, a raspberry treat hand-dipped in white chocolate and filled with fresh raspberries and non-berry versions like a long pastry shaped like a vanilla bean pod, and a matcha variety molded into the shape of a Chinese dumpling.
    Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The three signs hang on the white fence, a nod to Lukas' pristine ways at his barn.
    Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
  • After nine months of anticipation, Bill Belichick’s college debut started with pregame hype and hope and a pristine opening drive.
    David Ubben, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Similar to Holy Rain, Royal’s technique and execution are spotless.
    Jason Pu, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Over time, food particles, grease, soap scum, and even mineral buildup can collect inside your machine, affecting its performance and leaving your dishes less than spotless.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025

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