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
  • Don’t forget meds, food, clean ID tags, and anything else your dog might need on the trip.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Do that by using a clean rag or paper towel treated with a small amount of commercial cleaning or bleach solution, and rub them for as long as directed by the manufacturer's instructions.
    Audrey Bruno, SELF, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This reduces waste, extends product lifespan, and minimizes the use of new materials.
    Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Ahead of the premiere of her new Netflix series, Too Much, written for her by Lena Dunham, the 33-year-old reflects on what got her to this moment.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Kyle Schwarber's fit with the Philadelphia Phillies is immaculate, but 29 other teams will get the chance to bid on him this winter anyway.
    Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
  • But why so immaculate, and why so radio-only?
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The 12-piece line, featuring colorful plates, cups, candleholders, and a show-stopping spiral vase, reimagines classic Swedish holiday traditions with a fresh, joyful edge.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Troost-Ekong Pushes Back Against Doubters Visionhaus/Getty Images Captain William Troost-Ekong drew on Nigeria’s history while insisting this is a fresh challenge.
    Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The wine service at Chenin, a 10-seat wine and craft cocktail bar that opened at the ground level of The Siren Hotel, is equally pristine.
    Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • LogoPowered byScale logo Earlier this year, a titanium mine was slated for construction on the edge of Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp, an unusually diverse ecosystem that is home to some of the country’s most pristine wetlands.
    David Gelles, Time, 9 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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“Spick-and-span.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spick-and-span. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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