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or spic-and-span
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as in clean
free from dirt or stain
let's make the house spick-and-span for our visitors
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as in new
recently made and never used before
a spick-and-span waffle iron that our host was obviously using for the first time
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Recent Examples of spick-and-span
Neglecting The Kitchen Sink Your sink may look spick-and-span, but looks can be deceiving.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
In the otherwise ramshackle dusty town, sits nestled a spick-and-span health clinic run by the Catholic Daughters of Saint Anne.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Mar. 2016
This compound has antimicrobial properties that leave your grill spick-and-span.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 21 June 2023
Courteney Cox is keeping her Walk of Fame star — and those belonging to her famous friends — spick-and-span!
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2023
That’s where this spick-and-span guide comes in.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 19 Feb. 2023
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
In the otherwise ramshackle dusty town, sits nestled a spick-and-span health clinic run by the Catholic Daughters of Saint Anne.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Mar. 2016
This compound has antimicrobial properties that leave your grill spick-and-span.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 21 June 2023
Courteney Cox is keeping her Walk of Fame star — and those belonging to her famous friends — spick-and-span!
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2023
That’s where this spick-and-span guide comes in.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 19 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spick-and-span
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Instead, use a clean Q-tip to gently wipe away any excess spray.Leah Campano, Seventeen, 3 Feb. 2023
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Under the auspices of the Sustainable Marblehead Beach Cleaning team, led by Pam Roberts, groups of volunteers clean at least one beach in Marblehead each week, year-round.Bette Keva, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Feb. 2023
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American innovation today, such as the Pentagon’s Replicator program to rapidly field new high-tech weapons, is equally impressive—and equally insufficient.Michael Green, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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The triumphs and troubles of the new era all seem to stem from the fact that after years of clawing away at a new path, Shinoda feels like he’s found his counterpart again.Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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Upon their arrival in Turkey, patients will experience immaculate amenities, including airport transfers, detailed consultations with knowledgeable professionals, and travel accommodations.Kyle J. Russell, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Noa Cohen stars in the coming-of-age story as the title character, who is shunned after her immaculate conception and forced into hiding with husband Joseph (Ido Tako).Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024
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On Friday, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Ohio are forecasted to see fresh snow, too.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Ingredients: ½ cup crème fraîche 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1.The View, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Art critics agree Howe’s style was punctuated by dynamic motion, bright colors and pristine lines.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Though intimate, the pristine interiors are stylishly adorned with high post and beam ceilings complemented by rich hardwood floors and track lighting.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
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The carpet cleaner uses a liquid solution to penetrate your carpet and remove stains and spills, leaving the result brighter and spotless.Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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As the show begins, lights pop up on her, wearing chic red shorts in the spotless kitchen and essentially playing her character from Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt with the flourishes scaled down a bit.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Spick-and-span.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spick-and-span. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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