as in tidy
being clean and in good order
I work better with an uncluttered desk
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Recent Examples of uncluttered
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
The uncluttered nape of the neck adds a sense of freshness and lightness.
—Adèle Bari, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
Produced by Brad Cook (Mavis Staples, Bon Iver), the album leans into uncluttered arrangements, raw performances and songs that feel lived-in rather than labored over.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 22 Apr. 2026
Below, designers share the four steps to a midimalist space, which starts with an uncluttered base, includes a mix of materials and a dash of personality, and requires ruthless final edits.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
There’s a fireplace in the dining room that leads into the kitchen; a pantry and utility area are tucked away so the main spaces stay clean and uncluttered.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
The uncluttered nape of the neck adds a sense of freshness and lightness.
—Adèle Bari, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
Produced by Brad Cook (Mavis Staples, Bon Iver), the album leans into uncluttered arrangements, raw performances and songs that feel lived-in rather than labored over.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 22 Apr. 2026
Below, designers share the four steps to a midimalist space, which starts with an uncluttered base, includes a mix of materials and a dash of personality, and requires ruthless final edits.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncluttered
Adjective
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Get into a routine of deadheading fading flowers regularly to keep the garden tidy and encourage more blooms from flowers like dahlias, marigolds, coneflowers, and roses.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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The garden is a tidy collection of rectangular plots tended by co-team leads Elaine Davis and Jessica Asimus and three Colorado master gardeners.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Hair dryers and hot hair tools should be unplugged after use to prevent fire risks, electric shocks, and energy waste.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
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Anything hot to the touch should be unplugged at once.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 May 2026
Verb
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These walks have facilitated a level of candid, unstructured dialogue that builds the relational capital necessary to weather the inevitable storms of a startup.—
Vikram Joshi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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HomeExchange has expanded 50% per year over the past three years and facilitated more than 460,000 exchanges in 2024.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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And after what is now the fifth-longest scoreless innings streak in MLB history ended, a neat moment ensued when the crowd at Citizens Bank Park gave Sánchez an extended standing ovation.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Making sure your garage, kitchen, closet, dresser drawers, and bathroom are neat and tidy and free of clutter can feel like a full-time job.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Hydrangeas that only bloom on the current year's fresh, green growth (also referred to as new wood) should be neatened up or cut back in early spring, well before the arrival of summer.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Fortunately, just then, Marijan entered the living room, with her hair smoothed down and her makeup reapplied, wearing a hand-stitched abaya from Mecca.—
Jamil Jan Kochai,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Lackey’s early endorsement of the bill smoothed a legislative effort that could have gotten complicated, Bryan said.—
Andrew Graham
May 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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One of the most surprising parts of sharing the video was realizing just how universal the experience turned out to be.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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More than 100,000 fans turned out in Istanbul on Saturday evening to watch Ye’s first performance in Turkey.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Repeat the process until your sink is unclogged.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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That unclogged the pipe, allowing the waste management system to expel the urine outside the capsule, potentially clearing the system to allow the astronauts to begin using the toilet again.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Uncluttered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncluttered. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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