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as in neat
being clean and in good order
could easily find everything on her tidy desk
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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
paid a tidy sum for a painting that may not even be a genuine Titian
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as in sizable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
signed a three-year contract for a tidy amount
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as in to straighten (up)
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Recent Examples of tidy
New Atlas, 22 May 2025
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
Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 16 May 2025
Motivated by the domino effect of leaving one clean space to tidy another soon had me on a roll and convinced me this is one cleaning method that’s worth (intentionally) adding to my routine.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Satellites could have a longer life and space become a bit tidier if Starfish Space's Otter Pup 2 mission pans out.
—New Atlas, 22 May 2025
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
Verb
But until then, parents will want to reinforce to their kids the importance of helping out with tidying up around the house.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 16 May 2025
Motivated by the domino effect of leaving one clean space to tidy another soon had me on a roll and convinced me this is one cleaning method that’s worth (intentionally) adding to my routine.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidy
Adjective
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Yet, this strategy stumbles when confronted with the complexity of human systems, where relationships and feedback loops defy neat separation and where interventions often yield unpredictable consequences.—
Dr. Alex Gold,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Not mean-spirited ones—but the kind that tuck people into neat categories.—
Rabbi Jack Engel,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Never mind that the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union was the largest women’s organization in the U.S. and provided public speaking opportunities for women at a time this was almost unheard of.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
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Over the past 10 years, the number of renters aged 65 and older has surged by nearly 30 percent, adding 2.4 million senior renters across the country—by far the largest growth of any age group, according to new research conducted by Point2Homes.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Bezos has made sizable contributions to Venetian charities in the lead-up to the wedding, including a million-euro donation to Corila, an academic consortium that studies Venice's lagoon ecosystem, Reuters reports.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
23 June 2025
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According to the Energy Information Administration, China’s primary oil sources are Russia, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Iraq and Oman, although a sizable portion of Malaysia’s exports are actually relabeled or transferred from Iran.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Immigrants make substantial contributions to the U.S. economy while also helping raise the living standards in developing economies.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2025
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Lory has 28 miles of trails, several with substantial climbs similar to Arthur’s Rock in ravines that have been remarkably green and lush this spring.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Now, terming him a sweetener might be overstatement, after a considerable sophomore slump.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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In May, the board of supervisors unanimously backed recommendations from county staff to move the excess money around, with a considerable amount going to the Sheriff’s Office.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
Verb
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Similarly freshen the inside of whichever entrance those who live here use most often with hooks for coats and bags, a landing spot for things like mail and mugs, and a basket for shoes.—
Berit Thorkelson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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Mercury in Gemini offers ideas to freshen your impact.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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While exterior touches are scarce, the grille, lighting, headlight trim, and exterior handles all nicely complement the sleek body without impeding it.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Back in March, the electric car brand and NHTSA recalled over 46,000 Cybertrucks due to a reported risk of a trim panel detaching.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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None of that is as interesting as the romance between the novel’s poor orphan Eun-Jae and the handsome prince Yi Beon.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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While at a wedding, Harry (Pascal), a handsome millionaire, starts flirting with her.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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“Tidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidy. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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