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or spic-and-span
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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
Adjective
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The clean, bright walls along with colorful rugs and hardwood floors can seem impossible for people living in apartments.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2023
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Instead, use a clean Q-tip to gently wipe away any excess spray.—
Leah Campano,
Seventeen,
3 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Over at Brooks’s, Shai comes over and teaches him how to use his new sewing machine, which is a fascinating dynamic because Shai is an agent’s assistant while Brooks is a clothing designer.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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Following the success of Netflix Bites in Las Vegas, a new version of the culinary adventure will debut in both Philadelphia and Dallas.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Miami Marlins pitcher Cal Quantrill's immaculate inning last month was the most recent time it's happened in a major league game.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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An immaculate inning is far rarer than a pitcher throwing a no-hitter, which has been done 326 times, or a batter hitting for the cycle, which has been done 349 times.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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None of which, sad to say, is terribly fresh or exciting.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2025
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The complimentary chips were fresh and crisp and stood up well to the mild, thin red salsa (served in a small carafe to be poured into individual small bowls), the cheese dip and the guacamole.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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This small oceanside town is located on Anastasia Island, a pristine wildlife haven, and offers broad Atlantic beaches perfect for wandering.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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Built in 1870, the Victorian home houses 10 guest rooms, each individually designed for comfort with soft lighting, pristine white linens, and textured accents like wicker headboards.—
Karla Pope,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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While the Beaver Nuggets and jerky wall get most of the love (and yes, the bathrooms are as spotless as legend says), chefs say the real reason to pull over is the hot bar.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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For the past six months, Sly’s performance record has been relatively spotless.—
Timothy Crouse,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Spick-and-span.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spick-and-span. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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