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 His machines cut six acres a day, continuously keeping South Farms’ lawns neat. — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026 The Austrian international was neat in possession and, like McAtee, seemed to know when to up the tempo. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 For men or women, that simply means looking pulled together, with clean, neat, wrinkle-free clothing, nice shoes, and nothing on your body that resembles pajamas or slippers. — Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2026 The night also produced a neat reversal involving Nick Carpenter of opener Medium Build. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 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
  • Trade restrictions are breaking up world markets, but not into tidy blocs.
    — Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Trim thick plants near your home’s foundation, move piles of leaves or debris, and keep the yard tidy.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of tidy
Adjective
  • Unitree’s debut is the first real public-market pricing on a pure-play humanoid robot company.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • His pure skill level and offensive IQ are long-term minor concerns.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of pure
Adjective
  • There’s this wonderful character in the book, Lucky’s childhood friend [Steph].
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Toronto is a wonderful city, and this will be a Saturday night game featuring Sidney Crosby in the place for hockey.
    — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • The charges came after years of chaos surrounding the leadership of Loren-Maltese, who federal authorities said came to power with the help of people tied to organized crime.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The trip and their advocacy were part of a growing movement of advocacy for refuseniks, building on nearly two decades of organized campaigns by groups such as the Student Struggle for Soviet Jewry and the Union of Councils for Soviet Jews.
    — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of organized
Adjective
  • Owner complaints around the current-generation Tundra have included interior rattles and occasional trim or electronic issues.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But the new seating configuration is part of a dizzying pricing and options matrix that will translate to the six-seat configuration adding $4,000 to $6,000 to the bill depending on the trim and interior color.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of trim
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  • Using a microplane, grate some fresh Parmigiano Reggiano over the top of the salad.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Videos on social media published last week showed empty markets in Tehran and Karaj, with sellers complaining that their fresh produce is not being bought.
    — Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • Fjord, Cristian Mungiu’s legal thriller starring podcast favorite Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan; Hope, an action film starring Squid Game breakout Hoyeon; and Gentle Monster, led by an excellent Léa Seydoux.
    — Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Servite 0-1 (62) The Friars lost to an excellent Centennial of Corona team, 41-21, in Rick Garretson’s first game as Servite’s head coach.
    — Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • With plans to eventually host six 1,000-megawatt reactors, the Haiyang base stands as a centerpiece in China’s rapid, systematic push toward clean energy dominance.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Globally, a 2026 systematic review estimated that 1 in 5 athletes have an eating disorder or disordered eating behaviors or symptoms.
    — Erin Harrop, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026
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