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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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Hike in pristine wilderness, go for a dip in Lake Siskiyou or Castle Lake, or get on a rushing river with a local outfitter.
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Not only is Earth's closest celestial neighbor a pristine time capsule ripe for study – preserved almost unaltered throughout the course of billions of years – but the moon is viewed as a stepping stone for human exploration deeper into the cosmos.
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Mask ban for law enforcement officers, criminal records sealing and tenant protections are among a host of new measures taking effect.
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In the videos, women share their transformations in which their post-divorce selves are often fitter, with clearer skin and a new wardrobe.
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Conditioning is ever immaculate and the greens run fair and true.
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This season, the vibes remained immaculate.
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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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According to Evans, Holmes has maintained a spotless disciplinary record during her three years of incarceration.
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May’s record in college is spectacular, nearly spotless; this hire is another expensive step team owner Patrick Dumont has approved to power wash the franchise from The Trade.
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In their quest for the best produce, the trio searched around each location for the best butchers and bakeries to acquire fresh meat and bread each day.
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Rework the line, reschedule the plan, or return to an old idea with fresher eyes.
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“Spick-and-span.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spick-and-span. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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