BANDBOX Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of bandbox

as in tidy

being clean and in good order a small bandbox bed-and-breakfast decorated with taste and charm

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Recent Examples of bandbox

Noun

The Havocs are closer to a full 50 percent in a bandbox with a lower ceiling that contains, even amplifies, noise. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2023 When the group had a night off in Boston a few years ago, Josh Kantor, the organist at Fenway, who has toured with the band, took them behind the scenes of the Red Sox’ ancient bandbox. — Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2023 The little bandbox of a stadium was teeming with fans screaming their lungs out for him. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2023 The combination of lights and music over at the lyric little bandbox of a ballpark gives the 111-year-old joint the feel of a Vegas casino when someone’s rung up a slot machine for a cool million. — Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for bandbox

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Adjective

Illinois’ chunk of that multistate settlement is certainly a tidy sum that could help chip away at Chicago Public Schools’ budget woes.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Below, experts provide legal advice on how to handle this situation and keep things as smooth as possible, along with simple yard cleaning tips to help keep your landscape tidy.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of tidy

Noun

Each of the 21 rooms is unique, layering ranch keepsakes (vintage branding irons and Stetson hatboxes) with contemporary touches like a striking tumbleweed chandelier.

— Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
The flowers in question come in two sizes and arrive inside a golden hatbox that’s bound to elevate the looks of any room it’s placed in.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026

Definition of hatbox

Adjective

Hyundai There’s also a bigger 61-kWh pack that boosts range to as much as 308 miles (496 km), depending on trim, with a 10-to-80% DC charging time of around 30 minutes.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
Trees that are suited to your growing zone and local climate conditions will be easier to maintain over time, but be mindful of the pruning and other types of care trees will need to keep them looking trim, tidy, and healthy.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of trim

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There are Lalique knife rests and Fabergé snuffboxes, sure, but so many offerings in the realm of tiny home goods generally fail to inspire.

— Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
The four species intended to benefit are rayed bean (Villosa fabalis), sheepnose (Plethobasus cyphyus), snuffbox (Epioblasma triquetra), and spectaclecase (Cumberlandia monodonta).

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026

Definition of snuffbox

Adjective

For all the conservative positioning of Anne as a rebuttal to more urban, racially diverse, multicultural programming…Anne had more significance than this neat divide between contemporary culture and conservative history.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
As of this writing, the Rockies are at a perfectly neat 62-100 pace.

— Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of neat

Noun

Julie Huntsinger has spent two decades as the guardian of the Telluride Film Festival — a jewel box of off-duty movie stars and power players relaxing in the mountains and a consequential launchpad for the fall awards season.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Every surface is elaborate, from the decorative brass door handles to the intricate ceiling moldings that frame each room like a jewel box.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of jewel box

Noun

The roofline is flatter, the rear compartment is more accommodating, and loading bulky stuff is easier.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Its spacious inner compartment has room for all my essentials, along with a mix of pockets to keep smaller items from disappearing into the bottom.

— Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

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