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
Where are the best restaurants, both cheap and spiffy?
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Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2025
The spiffy new high-speed train, Al Boraq, can also shuttle travelers up and down the country.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 26 May 2025
But Jon Favreau directed an impressive, imaginative remake in 2016, making spiffy use of CGI in order to make the story's anthropomorphic animals a little more lifelike.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 10 May 2025
Their hope had to be that a lost vote from the power alliance or a spiffy advantage from someone on the outs would shake up the game.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 8 May 2025
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Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2025
The spiffy new high-speed train, Al Boraq, can also shuttle travelers up and down the country.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 26 May 2025
But Jon Favreau directed an impressive, imaginative remake in 2016, making spiffy use of CGI in order to make the story's anthropomorphic animals a little more lifelike.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 10 May 2025
Their hope had to be that a lost vote from the power alliance or a spiffy advantage from someone on the outs would shake up the game.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiffy
Adjective
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The build-up to the chance included neat touches from Bowen and Niclas Fullkrug, and West Ham’s control was greater than the 63 per cent possession statistic suggested.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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When temperatures drop and the first freeze happens, cut back dead stems and foliage above the mulch layer for a neat appearance in the winter garden.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The unconventional choice hints at the director’s disinterest in a tidy search-and-rescue, and the relief that comes with it.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
15 Aug. 2025
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But, Louis Menand writes, Baldwin’s life and message were always less tidy than either version suggests.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Bertha was right, George is being a jerk, and Larry needs to wipe that smug smile off his face.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
11 Aug. 2025
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And no scripture condones the smug enjoyment of it.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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The 70-footer is defined by both its looks—a sleek exterior and sporty rounded superstructure—and top speed of 35 knots, thanks to three Volvo Penta D13-IPS1200 engines that produce 2,700 hp.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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Marc Newson brought a fresh and daring perspective to the design that’s culminated in a sleek, sculptural and futuristic superyacht that’s unlike anything else.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The difficulty of completing an immaculate inning — striking out all three batters in a frame on the minimum nine pitches — is highlighted by how few pitchers have pulled off the feat.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Book a tee time at one of four immaculate championship courses in Calabash: Brunswick Golf Club, Crow Creek, Meadowlands Golf Club, and The Pearl Golf Links.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Welcome to the age of conversational mobility, where natural dialogue with your car is becoming as routine as checking the weather on a smart speaker.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
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Use of cellphones, smart watches and accessories is prohibited in the performance space.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 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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In photos published by the Daily Mail, de Armas, 36, looked effortlessly chic in a black blazer paired with blue jeans and gold ballet flats, while Cruise, 62, kept it dapper in a navy blazer with matching pants and a beige button-down shirt.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Spiffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiffy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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