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
That includes outside the venue where 85 acres require plenty of maintenance and where two crew members are keeping things spiffy while the team is playing in Tampa.
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Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
What's next: The spiffy new Taco Bell will be able to churn through customers in a much more efficient manner with double drive-thru lanes, curbside pickup and a significantly larger kitchen space.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
The bar promises to be an especially spiffy spot to linger over an aperitif.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 5 Mar. 2025
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.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
What's next: The spiffy new Taco Bell will be able to churn through customers in a much more efficient manner with double drive-thru lanes, curbside pickup and a significantly larger kitchen space.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
The bar promises to be an especially spiffy spot to linger over an aperitif.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 5 Mar. 2025
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.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiffy
Adjective
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All five are exceptional and function equally well when served neat or as a cocktail base.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The instruction booklet is thorough, and filled with lots of neat science titbits and facts too.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Keep it tidy with some storage for your gear so your space feels organized, not chaotic.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Memorial Day is a great time to buy a lawnmower Warm weather has arrived, and with that comes yardwork to keep your home tidy.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Twenty-three years of a smug, smarmy host, and a bunch of sportswriters desperate for sound bites and attention.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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There’s the divorced couple maintaining their relationship for their children; the happy and occasionally smug monogamist; the man who prefers not to commit; the woman who can’t decide.—
Alissa Wilkinson,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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The bag features a crystal bracelet, top handle, and a sleek drawstring chain that cinches the shape.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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In the kitchens, custom custom cabinetry, sleek stone countertops and high-end appliances are a chef’s (private or otherwise) dream, while spa-like features turn the bathrooms into tranquil retreats.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Relax like a tech mogul Ambergris Cay’s 17 beachfront bungalows are immaculate, 1,600-square-foot spaces with sitting areas, shiny gold-tiled showers, private plunge pools and spotless Wi-Fi for any Zoom calls that couldn’t get rescheduled after your trip.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The film's somber romanticism grounds the immaculate airborne action with a rich emotional core, paving the way for overwhelming catharsis at the conclusion.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Related article iPhone could triple in price to $3,500 if they’re made in the US, analyst warns Mohit Kumar, CEO and founder of smart ring maker Ultrahuman, has firsthand experience shifting production of a tech product to the US from India.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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My family doctor sometimes gets me good care through sub-specialists — few actual doctors, but nonetheless smart people.—
Charles Hammer,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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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 5 Jun. 2025.
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