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as in uncomplicated
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as in flourishing
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Recent Examples of clean-cut
But Philippot saw a spark in the clean-cut and earnest Bardella — who had a face the camera loved — and opted to promote his career.
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Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 6 July 2024
The Foo Fighters frontman ditched his usual rock star style for his July 2 outing at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club and instead wore a clean-cut suit and tie with brown Gucci loafers.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
What happened in real life: Six months before the episode aired, ruthless Yankees owner George Steinbrenner ordered the team's manager to not play anyone who didn't adhere to his clean-cut policy — and Mattingly was benched for not trimming his hair.
—Dan Snierson, EW.com, 13 June 2024
To give her a clean-cut answer would be just so untrue to the discussions that were coming out of my writers’ room.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 June 2024
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Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 6 July 2024
The Foo Fighters frontman ditched his usual rock star style for his July 2 outing at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club and instead wore a clean-cut suit and tie with brown Gucci loafers.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
What happened in real life: Six months before the episode aired, ruthless Yankees owner George Steinbrenner ordered the team's manager to not play anyone who didn't adhere to his clean-cut policy — and Mattingly was benched for not trimming his hair.
—Dan Snierson, EW.com, 13 June 2024
To give her a clean-cut answer would be just so untrue to the discussions that were coming out of my writers’ room.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clean-cut
Adjective
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His theme is classic and uncomplicated; there’s no need to think twice about it, in a manner of speaking.—
Sam Corbin,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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The service is hit or miss, but the opulent setting and uncomplicated, tasty food makes up for it. Follow me on Twitter.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Rather like Sansa Stark herself, the Game of Thrones alum who's had the most flourishing post-Westeros career might just be Sophie Turner.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
31 Dec. 2024
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Play/Pause Button Pause An avatar waves hello in Meta Horizon Worlds. Beyond that main foyer, Meta’s metaverse is less focused, or at least doesn’t have the user base to build up a flourishing political space.—
Boone Ashworth,
WIRED,
6 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Even the most game-changing of defensive actions look tidy when handled with masterful precision.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Though at times the plot can feel a tad tidy, the sight of a few seams doesn’t take away from this funny and poignant, bittersweet and moving — yet never maudlin — debut.—
Isaac Fitzgerald,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Our commitment includes the vigorous pursuit of both the North Korean actors and those providing them with material support.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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The hammam routine involves mixed use of the herbal steam room, dry heat sauna, stimulating Swiss shower, cool mist room, aqua massage vitality pool, and a warm marble belly stone; not to mention a vigorous body scrub followed by a purifying cleanse and 60- or 90-minute massage.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The current situation is not quite so clear-cut as the 1981 Iranian move, which was a clear boost for Reagan and a final humiliation for Carter.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
15 Jan. 2025
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The governor’s office said, as opposed to the federal regulation that threatened Cleveland Cliff’s steel mill in Butler County, a solution to U.S. Steel economic woes isn’t as clear-cut.—
Christen Smith | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Other photographers across the city, known for its thriving creative community, are lending their skills in similar ways.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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Over the years, the school has grown from a small institution into a thriving educational complex serving almost 1,000 students in grades 6-12.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Her voice is the center (a volcano, an oasis) and the music is simple, supportive and emotional.—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
24 Jan. 2025
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As long as a biopsy is done and it’s recognized early, there’s a very high chance of cure with very simple and minimally invasive procedures.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 2025
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Grover Grover is a lively and enthusiastic blue monster who loves exploring and going on new adventures.—
Casey Clark,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2025
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From Ali’s perspective, this story is a quintessential Black ‘Dena story: eco-conscious, family orientated, spiritually vibrant, and lively — even in death.—
Keyaira Kelly,
refinery29.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Clean-cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clean-cut. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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