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or spic-and-span
1
as in clean
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
Neglecting The Kitchen Sink Your sink may look spick-and-span, but looks can be deceiving.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
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
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
That’s where this spick-and-span guide comes in.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 19 Feb. 2023
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
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
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
That’s where this spick-and-span guide comes in.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 19 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spick-and-span
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Flathead is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, with clean, crystalline waters cradled in the Flathead Valley by the Mission Mountains to the east and the Salish Mountains to the west.—
Deb Hopewell,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2023
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Think about it: the record companies forced them to be clean cut and preppy and all those things.—
Gary Gerard Hamilton,
Anchorage Daily News,
3 Feb. 2023
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Available beginning May 12 for a limited time at participating Krispy Kreme shops, the Krispy Kreme x Pac-Man Collection features three new doughnuts in a custom Pac-Man game dozen box.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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In addition to offering previously unattainable data rates, Wi-Fi 7 will employ new technologies to reduce latency, increase network capacity, and boost efficiency.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2025
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The rooms are immaculate but lifeless, albeit with a surfeit of gold leaf.—
Peter Rutland,
The Conversation,
9 May 2025
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Monica and Joey had immaculate vibes in the pods, and that bubbly energy never really went away.—
Charlotte Walsh,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
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Go for a Hugo Spritz, which is floral, bubbly, and minty fresh.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
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But that’s the thrill of a great procedural — through sharp writing, direction, and casting, every new episode feels fresh, even if the basic structure remains the same.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
8 May 2025
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Light pollution is the enemy of dark skies, and Teton County’s small, low light-impact communities help keep night skies pristine.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2025
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Brimming with tiny hummingbirds and mighty bison alike, the North Rim is a living reminder of the Grand Canyon of yore, immersing guests into the pristine habitats that were once widespread across the western United States.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The vacuum is dedicated to getting even the tiniest specks of dirt, circling back two or three times until the area is spotless.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
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The 25-year-old’s slim body, dressed in a white baseball cap, spotless sneakers and blue plaid tie, lies in a gleaming white casket.—
Steve Earley,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Spick-and-span.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spick-and-span. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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