as in neat
chiefly US, informal
neat, stylish, and attractive
a spiffy new uniform She looked very spiffy in her new dress.
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Recent Examples of spiffy
Eliot beforehand – and the nightmarish inner gorge is a spiffy mix of nature run amok plus terrifying ghouls that would give Swamp Thing the willies.
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
The trim silhouette is more spiffy than sporty, though the perforations on top look breathable, like a running or basketball shoe.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
In addition to looking spiffy and keeping the GPU chip proper at a cooler temperature, the MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid also comes out of the box with a factory overclock that helps boost its performance without any tweaking.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PCMAG, 27 Jan. 2025
The brewery’s original home offers rustic, mining-town charm, while its spiffy production facility in Lafayette boasts a modern aesthetic.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
The trim silhouette is more spiffy than sporty, though the perforations on top look breathable, like a running or basketball shoe.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
In addition to looking spiffy and keeping the GPU chip proper at a cooler temperature, the MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid also comes out of the box with a factory overclock that helps boost its performance without any tweaking.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PCMAG, 27 Jan. 2025
The brewery’s original home offers rustic, mining-town charm, while its spiffy production facility in Lafayette boasts a modern aesthetic.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiffy
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Pichai, 52, addressed the court from the witness box wearing a neat, dark suit during the second week of the remedies trial that will determine which penalties U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta will levy against the nearly $2 trillion company.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2025
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Hanoi’s Metropole Hotel sits imposingly on a corner in the city center, bright white with neat black shutters.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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What’s something about the culture or food that still resists translation — something that doesn’t quite fit into a tidy tour explanation?—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Initially, the job seems straightforward — embalming bodies, completing paperwork, and keeping things tidy.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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The washers contain a large haul of cocaine, which Mia and Charlie are tasked with delivering to the Chinatown hangout of smug young local Triad boss Tsui Fong (Jeremy Ang Jones) to square up a debt.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
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Drew continues to dutifully poke holes in Brit’s victim narrative, telling the new girl that her smug attitude following Kenya’s firing is alienating.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
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Today’s modern Colonial is likely influenced by the current swing from sleek interior designs towards more traditional styles, but streamlined for contemporary lifestyles.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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Snapped up by the singer from the fall 2025 collection, the hefty piece had a puffer-like construction to it—but it was finished with sleek details typical of the house, with gold hardware at the neckline.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2025
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In early April, for instance, she was spotted in an immaculate white suit with a double-breasted blazer, gold jewelry, a hint of cleavage, and sharply tailored dress pants.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
16 Apr. 2025
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The historic center, where the palace and government buildings lie between massive castles built by the Portuguese, hugs an immaculate harbor ringed by buildings that look like a set from a fantasy film.—
Chris Wallace,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2025
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But smart leaders know that not all bets are created equal—and not all uncertainty plays by the same rules.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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An increasing number of smart, eco-conscious entrepreneurs are putting Earth first by utilizing unwanted materials that would otherwise end up as trash.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside Online,
22 Apr. 2025
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Mouthful packed with rich and dapper flavors of sultanas, molasses, red cherries, Italian breakfast tart and blackberry pie.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Cutting a dapper figure in a black suit and black dress shoes, Isbell repeatedly demonstrated why any reputable six-string purveyor would desire that affiliation.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Spiffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiffy. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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