as in neat
chiefly US, informal
neat, stylish, and attractive
a spiffy new uniform She looked very spiffy in her new dress.
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Recent Examples of spiffy
Although its growth into ten houses within the larger village, a small café and extensive art studios (complete with a spiffy smokeless Sasukenei kiln) was slow and organic, there was always an emphasis on the preservation of heritage.
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Ann Abel, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
The desire to look spiffy seems to have spread beyond these supposedly do-gooder labels, such as Loro Piana and Cucinelli.
—Rachel Tashjian, Washington Post, 18 July 2024
The militias received spiffy new battle fatigues and automatic rifles but no training or oversight.
—Sarah Chayes, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2021
The Jacksons looked spiffy in their three-piece tuxedos in this undated shot from the '70s.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
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Ann Abel, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
The desire to look spiffy seems to have spread beyond these supposedly do-gooder labels, such as Loro Piana and Cucinelli.
—Rachel Tashjian, Washington Post, 18 July 2024
The militias received spiffy new battle fatigues and automatic rifles but no training or oversight.
—Sarah Chayes, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2021
The Jacksons looked spiffy in their three-piece tuxedos in this undated shot from the '70s.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiffy
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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João Franco Photo: Bravo/Mark Rogers/Bravo Deckhand/Bosun Below Deck Mediterranean Seasons 3-4 — 2nd Officer/Bosun Below Deck Down Under Season 2 — Why can’t someone knock the smug look off of this deckie turned bosun’s face?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2024
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But the second half becomes increasingly generic conspiracy stuff, leading to a two-part conclusion that’s more smug and sanctimonious than the preceding action can justify.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Black laminate adds a sleek leather look to 100 cotton indigo denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Jan. 2025
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At Tod’s, Prada, and Bottega Veneta, designers skipped the classic penny strap for a sleeker, softer effect; at Miu Miu and Ferragamo, suede and sock-like construction telegraphed a sense of ease.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2025
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Guests throughout the year are dazzled by Fulk’s exquisite interiors and immaculate attention to detail, but the holidays will bring something special.—
Meredith Lepore,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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For most of the restaurant’s existence, Herrera sat on a chair at the counter, with immaculate red nails, taking orders and writing the names of customers on paper bags.—
Erica Zora Wrightson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That led to his breakout success with The Elephant Man, starring John Hurt as the friendly and smart but disfigured title character in Victorian England and Anthony Hopkins as the doctor who tries to treat him.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
16 Jan. 2025
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Best Packing Essentials Deals For frequent travelers, packing smart is important, and these products can make all the difference.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This night, one of his guests is an elderly, dapper gentleman named Plennie Wingo.—
Scott Ostler,
SFChronicle.com,
3 May 2020
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Actor and choreographer Darnell Pierre Benjamin is one of those people who manages to look dapper even when he is dressed down.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati.com,
7 May 2020
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“Spiffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiffy. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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