neat

adjective

ˈnēt How to pronounce neat (audio)
Definition of neatnext
1
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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3
as in wonderful
of the very best kind that new skateboard park is neat

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4
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 back frizz is more confined, enclosed in the semi-neat bun. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 To make your pencil skirt look more street style in 2026, swap a blazer for a bomber, a laptop bag bag for a neat top-handle bag and a silk blouse for a crew-neck jumper. — Emma Spedding, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026 Manicurists use both manual and electric tools to meticulously trim and tidy the cuticles—leaving them as neat as humanly possible—and to prepare and shape your natural nails. — Lucy Abbersteen, Allure, 9 Oct. 2026 Apple's push into AI is also on display here, along with phone mirroring and other neat features. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for neat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neat
  1. tidy
  2. pure
  3. wonderful
  4. organized
  5. trim
  6. fresh
  7. excellent
  8. systematic
Adjective
  • One of the earlier protests in the South Bay saw a tidy column of around 50 protesters walk south on the boardwalk connecting Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • For pickup owners, this approach can be particularly useful because a tidy cabin means less time searching for essentials and less clutter competing for valuable space.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of tidy
Adjective
  • Cringe may be excruciating, but post-cringe would be pure horror.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • This gift box contains eight bars, spanning from 58 to 80% cacao, in flavors like banana foster and green tea crunch for the adventurous and pink sea salt or pure cacao, dates, and vanilla for the purists.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of pure
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  • Bruna is fantastic, and Alison is a wonderful producer with a great eye.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026
  • It is carefully crafted and wincingly sincere, a wonderful conversion of inversions.
    — Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • And there are several qualifications that a lead investor must meet, Broome said, like a good relationship with organized labor and the ability to gain the league’s confidence.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • There was no evidence directly linking the killing to organized crime in nearby Las Vegas despite longstanding speculation, although a connection hasn't been ruled out, police said.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of organized
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  • The trim, Venezuelan-leaning restaurant sits at the nexus of the fast-developing Melrose Hill, across the street from Little Fish and Kuya Lord and around the corner from Bar Étoile.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Drawing on his experiences as a wrestler and 24-hour gym-bro style, fits were kept trim so Dong could wear, say, a pair of training shorts ($98) with a matching black quarter zip ($155) to workout in between market appointments in Paris.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of trim
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  • Meanwhile, Kansas City is also getting a major boost from running back Kenneth Walker III, who signed with the team before the season fresh off winning the Super Bowl MVP award with the Seattle Seahawks.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Readers rave about the flavorful combination of fresh apples, plump, juicy raisins, and cinnamon.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of fresh
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  • Williams aims to help build a county government that works for everyday people by lowering the cost of living, delivering excellent county services and protecting fundamental rights.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Nikko Remigio’s reputation as a return man isn’t splashy plays, but rather excellent ball security.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • The fungus causes a severe infection associated with a 60% to 70% fatality rate, even with aggressive medical intervention, according to a systematic review published in Medical Mycology.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Federal law restricts systematic voter roll removals within 90 days of a federal election.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Neat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neat. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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