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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandbox

Adjective

The tidy nature of the buildings, which had once been a source of pride for Shawn, now appeared threatening in its precision.

— Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Try to put your economy-of-motion hat on and organize each step of the process in a way that’s organized and tidy.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 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

Drawing on his experiences as a wrestler and 24-hour gym-bro style, fits were kept trim so Dong could wear, say, a pair of training shorts ($98) with a matching black quarter zip ($155) to workout in between market appointments in Paris.

— Ari Stark, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Designers suggest using bold shades for walls, trim, or ceilings, while balancing intensity with neutral tones.

— Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of trim

Noun

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

There is also a focus on air and light, with the main lobby and restaurant having vast open walls, open-air ceilings, indoor gardens, and neat pools of water, all of which allow the Mediterranean breeze to circulate through.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
As pony hair has become more broadly popular in sneakers, particularly with animal prints, Nike has also outfitted other versions of the Air Force 1 Low with a neater length of the material.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of neat

Noun

Then there’s Stella, a jewel box of a bar where cocktails and puddings are served omakase-style.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Carmel has become a jewel box of a town, with a main street, Ocean Avenue, that runs right down to the beach and sea.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of jewel box

Noun

In the cottages, the bathroom toilet compartments aren’t large enough to accommodate a wheelchair and there’s no guard rail, although the bathrooms themselves are roomy, with large walk-in showers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The sanitizer in the third section of the three-compartment sink measured only 50 parts per million, well below the preferred 400 parts per million.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

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