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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
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Extension cables kept the wires tidy inside the body, and hot glue and super glue held delicate parts in place during the final build.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Beyond the hardware, it’s packed with AI features like Circle to Search for instant lookups and Handwriting Assist to tidy up your messy notes, all backed by a 20-hour battery that lasts well beyond the standard workday.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The right pieces look stylish on the outside and are packed with storage on the inside, resulting in a tidier, more refined space.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Extension cables kept the wires tidy inside the body, and hot glue and super glue held delicate parts in place during the final build.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Verb
Read on to learn how to get rid of that unwanted grass and weeds in gravel to tidy up your landscaping.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Beyond the hardware, it’s packed with AI features like Circle to Search for instant lookups and Handwriting Assist to tidy up your messy notes, all backed by a 20-hour battery that lasts well beyond the standard workday.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidy
Adjective
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The new limited series was adapted by Zoe Kazan, in a neat bit of meta packaging.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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For such a long and winding season, the last game was also a surprisingly neat bow.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Trinidad and Tobago conducts significant oil and gas exploration activity both on land and in shallow waters, and is one of the Caribbean’s largest producers, according to official information from Trinidad’s Ministry of Energy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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The smallest player on the floor is putting up the largest numbers.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Germany, Korea, Japan, the Netherlands, Hong Kong SAR and Singapore all posted sizable surpluses, while several advanced and emerging economies remained in deficit.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Account holders who treat their HSA this way can build a sizable balance, as with other investment accounts like 401(k)s that receive regular contributions and growth.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Trust develops through a substantial body of online content, including articles, podcasts, videos, and books.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The unions, which represent locomotive engineers, machinists, signalmen and other train workers, have said more substantial raises were warranted to help workers keep up with inflation and rising living costs.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Gibson’s wigs may change along the way, but his considerable capabilities at conveying a range of personalities stay the course.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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To stand a chance, Cîrstea had to refuse to be intimidated by Sabalenka’s phenomenally powerful hitting and considerable aura.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Think an air purifier to freshen your space, a sleek cordless vacuum for tackling daily messes, and a plush cooling blanket for better sleep.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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In addition to simmer pots and herb bouquets, try making a homemade deodorizer to freshen your home for spring.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Range is as much as 312 miles, depending on trim level.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Flour tortillas have been having a moment here for a while, and now the trim, tortilla-forward northern-Mexican burrito has stepped into the spotlight.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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For a player who isn’t exactly known for his defensive acumen, Dorofeyev made several great defensive plays with his stick.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Even in the United States, his student turned assistant Henry LeTang became the tap teacher to hundreds, from starlets needing tailoring to the great Gregory Hines.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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“Tidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidy. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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