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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
Neglecting The Kitchen Sink Your sink may look spick-and-span, but looks can be deceiving.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
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
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
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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As the resort sits on the shores of a pristine white sand beach, water activities are an all-day and night affair (moonlight snorkeling is a thing here).—
Nneka M. Okona,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, the venerable ballpark will be named Sports Field Management Association’s (SMFA) 2025 Field of the Year, in the schools and parks category, for its pristine natural grass surface, a tribute to those who maintain it and a first for the state of Connecticut.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Tottenham have been awful at home this season, but with the ‘new-manager bounce’ and also the derby energy, the game might be less one-sided than people expect.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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She’ll be given new clothes, Dana assures her.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Though her most recent airport outfit was far more relaxed than her arrival look, never expect Amal’s jeans and sweaters to look anything less than immaculate.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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The standard rooms are called deluxe because everything here is immaculate, generously proportioned and exquisitely comfortable – and all the guests are made to feel special.—
Caroline Law,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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The way Europe thinks about clean energy has shifted, Morgan said.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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But many trucking companies still struggle to find enough well-qualified drivers with clean records.—
Josh Funk,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Mike lives a lonely life seemingly devoid of any interiority, working for an over-the-hill crime boss known as Money (Nick Nolte), whom Mike has managed to piss off with his less-than-spotless latest burglary.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2026
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Proper ventilation and weekly deep cleaning further reduce mold and grime, keeping your shower fresh and spotless.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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Style on the step and repeat, however, remained fresh and fun.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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When a new Instagram account makes sense If your feed still feels off after manual cleanup, starting fresh is the most effective reset.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Spick-and-span.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spick-and-span. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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