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Recent Examples of tidily
On the stage at MCC, Meek’s story feels too sealed, too tidily walled in.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
In the other corner, hair combed neatly back and beard tidily trimmed, stood Maxwell Jacob Friedman, the reigning All Elite Wrestling World Champion.
—Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
This wood stand was designed to tidily fill the wall between windows, and was painted white to match the window trim.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 20 Jan. 2026
Yet as neat and tidy as this sounds, such revolutions — especially those supported by outside interference — rarely proceed tidily.
—Robert Muggah, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Yet as neat and tidy as this sounds, such revolutions — especially those supported by outside interference — rarely proceed tidily.
—Robert Muggah, The Conversation, 4 Jan. 2026
The cord tucks tidily under the base, and the grinding bowl is dishwasher safe.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
If that sounds tidily prescriptive, Cooper gives the reality of heartache its due.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
There are millions of Californians who don’t tidily fit into either the MAGA or anti-MAGA camps.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
In the other corner, hair combed neatly back and beard tidily trimmed, stood Maxwell Jacob Friedman, the reigning All Elite Wrestling World Champion.
—Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
This wood stand was designed to tidily fill the wall between windows, and was painted white to match the window trim.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 20 Jan. 2026
Yet as neat and tidy as this sounds, such revolutions — especially those supported by outside interference — rarely proceed tidily.
—Robert Muggah, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Yet as neat and tidy as this sounds, such revolutions — especially those supported by outside interference — rarely proceed tidily.
—Robert Muggah, The Conversation, 4 Jan. 2026
The cord tucks tidily under the base, and the grinding bowl is dishwasher safe.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
If that sounds tidily prescriptive, Cooper gives the reality of heartache its due.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
There are millions of Californians who don’t tidily fit into either the MAGA or anti-MAGA camps.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidily
Adverb
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Pendant lighting by Devol hangs over the island, where Frama stools tuck in neatly.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2026
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Her fresh braids were laid and neatly tucked under her signature paisley bandana, adorned by gems that reflected the strobe lights.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Markus Redmond rounded out the cast as orderly turned EMT Raymond.—
Kelly Martinez,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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Keep boots upright and orderly by using boot trees, cardboard tubes, or even a short length of PVC pipe.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tidily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidily. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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