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well-kept

British  

adjective

  1. maintained in good condition

    the front lawns are well kept

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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There’s plenty of variety here: Small project properties still sell in the $600,000 range, while larger remodels or well-kept Craftsmans can go for as much as $1.7 million.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 15, 2026

It is known for its well-kept local ales, from Stroud Brewery and good bar banter.

From BBC Dec. 3, 2025

At the center is an open-air amphitheater and waterfall ringed by glass buildings and shaded by well-kept trees.

From Slate Oct. 30, 2025

When he joined, he felt like he had found a well-kept secret.

From Salon May 30, 2025

For a moment I paused beneath a low, thickly leaved tree, looking down the well-kept doily-shadowed walks past the silent houses.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

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