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
That includes outside the venue where 85 acres require plenty of maintenance and where two crew members are keeping things spiffy while the team is playing in Tampa.
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Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
What's next: The spiffy new Taco Bell will be able to churn through customers in a much more efficient manner with double drive-thru lanes, curbside pickup and a significantly larger kitchen space.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
The bar promises to be an especially spiffy spot to linger over an aperitif.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 5 Mar. 2025
Eliot beforehand – and the nightmarish inner gorge is a spiffy mix of nature run amok plus terrifying ghouls that would give Swamp Thing the willies.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
What's next: The spiffy new Taco Bell will be able to churn through customers in a much more efficient manner with double drive-thru lanes, curbside pickup and a significantly larger kitchen space.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
The bar promises to be an especially spiffy spot to linger over an aperitif.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 5 Mar. 2025
Eliot beforehand – and the nightmarish inner gorge is a spiffy mix of nature run amok plus terrifying ghouls that would give Swamp Thing the willies.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiffy
Adjective
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All five are exceptional and function equally well when served neat or as a cocktail base.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The instruction booklet is thorough, and filled with lots of neat science titbits and facts too.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Below, shop 12 space-saving storage solutions that keep pots and pans, water bottles, snacks, and more tidy, including deals up to 61 percent off.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Keep tidy Dressing sharply doesn’t have to be expensive, says Post Senning, as long as your attire fits your office environment and your body.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Twenty-three years of a smug, smarmy host, and a bunch of sportswriters desperate for sound bites and attention.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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There’s the divorced couple maintaining their relationship for their children; the happy and occasionally smug monogamist; the man who prefers not to commit; the woman who can’t decide.—
Alissa Wilkinson,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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In the kitchens, custom custom cabinetry, sleek stone countertops and high-end appliances are a chef’s (private or otherwise) dream, while spa-like features turn the bathrooms into tranquil retreats.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The bag features a crystal bracelet, top handle, and a sleek drawstring chain that cinches the shape.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Relax like a tech mogul Ambergris Cay’s 17 beachfront bungalows are immaculate, 1,600-square-foot spaces with sitting areas, shiny gold-tiled showers, private plunge pools and spotless Wi-Fi for any Zoom calls that couldn’t get rescheduled after your trip.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The film's somber romanticism grounds the immaculate airborne action with a rich emotional core, paving the way for overwhelming catharsis at the conclusion.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Read on for some of the best smart bird feeders available now.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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Ushering In The Electrification Era Technologies enabling smart renewable energy solutions, reliable battery-management systems and sustainable manufacturing practices are central to our electricity infrastructure.—
Henrik Mannesson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Mouthful packed with rich and dapper flavors of sultanas, molasses, red cherries, Italian breakfast tart and blackberry pie.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Cutting a dapper figure in a black suit and black dress shoes, Isbell repeatedly demonstrated why any reputable six-string purveyor would desire that affiliation.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Spiffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiffy. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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