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adjective

ˈtī-dē How to pronounce tidy (audio)
Definition of tidynext
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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
One of the earlier protests in the South Bay saw a tidy column of around 50 protesters walk south on the boardwalk connecting Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach. — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 Keep Your Outdoor Spaces Tidy Crumbley emphasizes the importance of a tidy yard. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
The hope was that King would pause to tidy up the area, then pick up a pencil. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026 Instead of managing an entire meal, planning for just dessert and drinks frees you up to tidy the house or relax without standing over a stove for hours before guests arrive. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 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
  • But scientific progress rarely stays within neat national boxes for long, even when governments would prefer it to.
    — Ruby Wang, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • This is a great mezcal to sip neat, and the brand recommends trying it in a rocks glass to reveal strong agave notes, while a cordial glass amplifies the flavors picked up during barrel aging.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of neat
Adjective
  • Fixing the problem Flexible substrates have uneven surface roughness and varying hydroxyl-group densities, making standard large-area printing techniques ineffective.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
  • There is a small chance for isolated Coastal Flood Warnings Wednesday through Thursday if larger surf develops.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of large
Adjective
  • Policymakers in countries with sizable gas reserves — such as Mozambique, Senegal, and Tanzania — will have to balance the benefits of exporting gas against retaining some for electricity generation.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Malick Kordel, a 7-foot-2 transfer from Michigan, will bring a sizeable boost to the center position.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of sizable
Verb
  • As the aforementioned Strokes proved two decades ago, the secret to bringing what now counts as classic rock into the present is to freshen it up by getting the details wrong and then using it to express modern anxieties.
    — Michael Tedder, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026
  • How Often To Replace Pine Straw A general guideline is that pine straw looks and performs at its best if replaced or freshened twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
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  • The trim, Venezuelan-leaning restaurant sits at the nexus of the fast-developing Melrose Hill, across the street from Little Fish and Kuya Lord and around the corner from Bar Étoile.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Drawing on his experiences as a wrestler and 24-hour gym-bro style, fits were kept trim so Dong could wear, say, a pair of training shorts ($98) with a matching black quarter zip ($155) to workout in between market appointments in Paris.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of trim
Adjective
  • Conventional early-warning aircraft have space for substantial radar arrays and powerful onboard systems, but their size and cost can limit how many can be deployed.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • With builds ranging up to $6,000, the new ROG Strix Scar 18 will make a substantial dent in your bank account.
    — Marshall Honorof, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • Despite the protests, Vucic retained considerable support among many of Serbia's voters.
    — JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The spectre of Midwest emo looms large; American Football in particular casts a considerable shadow.
    — Nick Laskin, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of considerable
Verb
  • His hometown team calling his name on the opening night of the NFL Draft a few months later brightened it.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The restaurant’s name is a nod to former first lady Lady Bird Johnson, whose legacy includes planting wildflowers along Texas highways to brighten the drive.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
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