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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
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
There’s a recurring visual throughout the season of ants marching forward, their destination uncertain but their movements rote, that is a little too tidy in its metaphor.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 Mar. 2026
For example, tidy up your side of the bed each morning or make the bed together.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Voles prefer tall vegetation, so keep lawns, especially those near flower beds, tidy.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
There’s a recurring visual throughout the season of ants marching forward, their destination uncertain but their movements rote, that is a little too tidy in its metaphor.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Messy Sections Throughout the Home On a similar note, André can easily tell when someone doesn't like to tidy up because of an overall state of disarray in the home.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 Mar. 2026
For example, tidy up your side of the bed each morning or make the bed together.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidy
Adjective
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Here’s another neat trick from Jordan.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Life, certainly not Michael Jackson’s life, was ever that neat and tidy.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Maine lawmakers this week approved a moratorium on data centers larger than 20 megawatts — the first statewide ban of its kind in the country.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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Consultancy Greysparks highlighted that more than 81% of private credit assets under management sit at firms that also run private equity funds, underscoring how concentrated the market is among large private capital managers.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While winemakers are leaning into narratives and experiences to attract this sizeable demographic, real estate developers are using wine to court high-income members of the generation.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Bezos' space company just notched a big reusability milestone — but also suffered a sizable setback.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The bookstore, a two-story antique barn located at the end of Main Street (literally, right where the sidewalk ends), has a separate children’s annex with educational books and games, plus a substantial young adults section on the second floor.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Even the sleeker Samsonite Proxis feels substantial without dragging you over the limit.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Nevertheless, your powers of insight and persuasion in conversations with others will be considerable.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Young is a multi-hyphenate artist who commands considerable celebrity.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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Spring is the time to kick off the dust around a home, freshen the lawn, and tackle home projects that didn’t get done in the winter.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For the invite-only event, Roberts styled the shorts with a black zip-up jacket with white trim, oversized sunglasses, and leather ankle boots.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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Nearly every automaker has some off-road variant or trim.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Counsell thought Suzuki’s at-bats looked good from the onset of Tuesday’s game and felt the swings in his first at-bat were a great sign.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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What’s the greatest celebrity notes app apology of all time?—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Tidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidy. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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