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as in tidy
being clean and in good order
keep the kitchen neat so the cook doesn't have to work around piles of dirty dishes
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2
as in pure
free from added matter
I like my soda neat, so skip the ice cubes
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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
that new skateboard park is neat
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as in organized
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern
regime change is rarely a neat process, particularly in a country where a coup d'état is more likely to occur than an election
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Recent Examples of neat
The photographs from the Padres’ visits to Mexico are neat to see.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Making your bed immediately sets your retreat up with a neater and tidier appearance.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Natural Ceramic Nacre is a natural ceramic; its inorganic building blocks arrange themselves in a neat geometric shape.
—Caitlin Kennedy, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
This keeps the fabric neat and tidy.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for neat
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Making your bed immediately sets your retreat up with a neater and tidier appearance.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Natural Ceramic Nacre is a natural ceramic; its inorganic building blocks arrange themselves in a neat geometric shape.
—Caitlin Kennedy, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
This keeps the fabric neat and tidy.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for neat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neat
Adjective
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The book resists tidy moral conclusions.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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That divide may look tidy on paper, but real life is messier.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Beyond that, he’s motivated by pure self-interest.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Jets are in need of talent up and down the roster and getting possibly the best pure pass rusher in the class is a good place to start.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Claire has been an advocate for courageous stories, an expert at complicated logistics and a wonderful partner to teams across the entire news division.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The suspension of burn permits does not apply to campfires within organized campgrounds or on private property.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The provision directs the Judicial Conference, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, to report to Congress within 180 days on whether organized jury nullification efforts are affecting federal jury management and on the safeguards that exist to address them.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As the Moon moves through your 11th House of Friends, collaboration brings fresh direction.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Kansas City Chiefs, fresh off their first January at home in 11 years, were intent on rebuilding their defense.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Soft white sand, clear waters and excellent surf draw beachgoers to this vast beach.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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This makes buffalo grass an excellent choice for naturally controlling soil erosion.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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Reparations will support education, economic aid and mental health services, with programs specifically targeting women and girls who endured systematic persecution by extremists in Timbuktu.—
Molly Quell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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China’s systematic and unrelenting rise China’s R&D spending milestone caps a series of achievements that have arrived in rapid succession.—
Caroline Wagner,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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Randolph mirrored Larter's edgy energy, sporting an oversized, rich brown leather jacket paired with a black silk skirt with lace trim.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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While some trees and shrubs can handle a little trim, many cannot this time of year.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Neat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neat. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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