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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Keep the space tidy with a storage bench — which also functions as seating or a makeshift tabletop.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Contact Professionals Taking steps to keep your garden clean and tidy and doing your best to deter tick hosts should help to naturally reduce tick problems.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 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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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
Adjective
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For less than $100 a year, this travel card comes with an annual hotel credit, generous complimentary travel insurance, and neat rewards on dining, online groceries, and travel expenses.—
Katherine Fan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Behind them, Lauren Lloyd, 33, visiting from Nashville, sat earnestly scribbling on her wish tag, which was filled from edge to edge with neat script.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The trip, though, has underscored how the country of 50 million people, which experienced a religious crisis after its 20th-century dictatorship ended, still has plenty of faithful Catholics who have turned out in droves to welcome the American pope.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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The trip, though, has underscored how the country of 50 million people, which experienced a religious crisis after its 20th century dictatorship ended, still has plenty of faithful Catholics who have turned out in droves to welcome the American pope.—
Joseph Wilson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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But it is being facilitated by doctors and specialized pharmacies that are principally regulated at the state level, legal experts say, as well as unregulated sources that operate outside the typical guardrails designed to assure drug quality.—
Daniel Gilbert,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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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
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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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 12 Jun. 2026.
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