as in tidy
being clean and in good order
made everything shipshape for the inspection
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Recent Examples of shipshape
Freshly painted wood exteriors, a red door and white trim give the cottage a shipshape appearance.
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Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2019
Indeed, Helena Bay’s atmosphere is more shipshape than Kiwi-convivial.
—Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 17 Jan. 2019
Embrace nautical decor head-on with shipshape accents.
—House Beautiful, 8 Jan. 2017
Spend your time tending to possessions and get everything shipshape.
—Jeraldine Saunders, The Mercury News, 3 May 2017
The homestead is once again shipshape and at present houses a resident cook and cook's family.
—Jamie Hale, OregonLive.com, 20 June 2017
Before heading to the Naval Academy, La Jolla senior Dominick Wallace is looking for a shipshape end to his prep swimming career.
—Glae Thien, sandiegouniontribune.com, 10 May 2017
Although the decks show signs of weathering and the engine control room still uses early 1980s technology, the vessel appears surprisingly shipshape.
—Andrew Lawler, National Geographic, 4 Jan. 2016
Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2019
Indeed, Helena Bay’s atmosphere is more shipshape than Kiwi-convivial.
—Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 17 Jan. 2019
Embrace nautical decor head-on with shipshape accents.
—House Beautiful, 8 Jan. 2017
Spend your time tending to possessions and get everything shipshape.
—Jeraldine Saunders, The Mercury News, 3 May 2017
The homestead is once again shipshape and at present houses a resident cook and cook's family.
—Jamie Hale, OregonLive.com, 20 June 2017
Before heading to the Naval Academy, La Jolla senior Dominick Wallace is looking for a shipshape end to his prep swimming career.
—Glae Thien, sandiegouniontribune.com, 10 May 2017
Although the decks show signs of weathering and the engine control room still uses early 1980s technology, the vessel appears surprisingly shipshape.
—Andrew Lawler, National Geographic, 4 Jan. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shipshape
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Its tidy exterior is clad in a wood-look plank siding trimmed in white to coordinate with a range of architectural styles.Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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The move to fold up the tent came at the close of a week marked by Disney’s deal to merge its Hulu + Live streamer with Fubo TV, which in turn brought a tidy end to the latter’s legal challenge against the Venu partners.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Both would be useful additions, but likely would not fit into a smart ring as trim as the current Samsung Galaxy Ring.Andrew Williams, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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One recent study found formaldehyde in 20% of the cotton clothing researchers examined, but it was gone after the items had been washed. Cars Formaldehyde adhesives can be found in vehicle dashboards, seat coverings, flooring materials, carpeting, door trim, window sealant and armrests.Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
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Nearly every piece of furniture has a special detail that helps the decor elude neat classifications.Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
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Govee Gaming Pixel Light Govee makes some neat products and the new Gaming Pixel Light looks like another winner, especially for those who enjoy pixel art.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Shipshape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shipshape. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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