neat and tidy

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: clean and organized
The house is neat and tidy.

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In general, Larry was a neat and tidy person, but Jerry took neat and tidy to another level. — Blake J. Harris, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026 Pruning new wood hydrangeas helps stimulate growth for the following season, as well as clean up the plant to keep it neat and tidy. — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 17 Aug. 2026 Deadheading will keep blossoms in full supply, while also promoting bushier growth, giving them a neat and tidy appearance, and prevents seed formation that leads to reseeding. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 2026 Summer-Blooming Spireas Easy-care summer-blooming spireas are known for their neat and tidy shape and weeks of flowers. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for neat and tidy

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“Neat and tidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neat%20and%20tidy. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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