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adjective

ˈtī-dē How to pronounce tidy (audio)
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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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tidy

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verb

as in to straighten (up)

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Recent Examples of tidy
Adjective
Focus on one room or tidy misplaced items—small wins ease overwhelm and boost motivation. — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 16 July 2026 Writers tend to find this process—reducing a complex, nuanced work of art down to a tidy cartoon version of itself—excruciating. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
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Don't forget to tidy up your countertops first, and use a separate cloth for your kitchen and bathroom counters to avoid cross-contamination. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 3 July 2026 But unlike the old model, this one can tidy up your living room and make the bed on demand. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tidy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidy
  1. neat
  2. large
  3. sizable
  4. freshen
  5. trim
  6. substantial
  7. considerable
  8. brighten
Adjective
  • The next few years will show whether the space industry really leaves disposable satellites behind and starts building them to be caught and repaired, or simply gets neater about throwing them away, designing them to burn up on the way down.
    — Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
  • Astronomy typically has neater labels than that, but the CD-35 2772 solar system defies such tidiness.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 22 July 2026
Definition of neat
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  • The answer is likely to come this week as the panel considers the world’s largest blackwater wetland, located in Georgia’s southeastern corner, as a World Heritage Site.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • Brent climbed nearly 16% last week, its largest weekly rise since April, and European benchmark natural gas prices saw their highest close since March, according to Deutsche Bank.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of large
Adjective
  • The program allows people who make sizable investments in a country to apply for citizenship.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • On the one hand, sales from China still make up a sizable chunk of its revenue.
    — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Definition of sizable
Verb
  • Sprinkle it into the bowl before scrubbing with a toilet brush to help lift grime and freshen the toilet.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
  • To freshen drapes between cleanings, use a handheld vacuum to remove dust and a steam cleaner to help remove odors.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 July 2026
Definition of freshen
Adjective
  • Ambient lighting, heated and ventilated front seats, power driver’s seat, leather seating upholstery and a panoramic sunroof are higher trim-level features.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
  • Growing patent portfolio The trim-control application expands the intellectual property surrounding Vision Marine’s E-Motion electric propulsion platform.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of trim
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  • Key concerns for investors include the company's existing debt, the substantial proceeds already taken by private owners, and the concentrated control Blackstone will retain post-offering.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • If the impact centres are on the same line, Babcock will need to find substantial wingers to play with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on the second unit, or Stan Bowman will need to find a second-line centre.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • Her new position at the scene’s forefront came with considerable expectations, and her occasionally dazzling debut, Silence Is Loud, felt the weight of those demands.
    — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
  • Skattebo’s recovery has therefore commanded considerable attention.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026
Definition of considerable
Verb
  • Strawberry, orange, peach and passion fruit flavors brighten this West Coast IPA.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
  • In this cocktail from Nguyen, Japanese rice vinegar’s gentle acidity brightens the drink without overpowering the other ingredients.
    — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
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