1
as in neat
being clean and in good order
could easily find everything on her tidy desk
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2
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
Maggie Horton, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Xavier and his daughters tidy up briskly; there is an under-19 match to prepare for later in the afternoon.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
The lanky midfielder impacted the game by always being in the right place, rarely making mistakes, keeping the game simple with neat, tidy ball recoveries and pinpoint passes through spaces others rarely saw.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Keeping a clean house is stressful enough, even with the proper tools, but attempting to tidy up with underpowered, inefficient equipment is not a recipe for success.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Xavier and his daughters tidy up briskly; there is an under-19 match to prepare for later in the afternoon.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Some of the best deals are on must-haves for a tidy kitchen, including this stainless steel utensil holder and this pots and pans organizer.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
The lanky midfielder impacted the game by always being in the right place, rarely making mistakes, keeping the game simple with neat, tidy ball recoveries and pinpoint passes through spaces others rarely saw.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidy
Adjective
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Keeping your garage, kitchen, closet, dresser drawers, and bathroom neat and free of clutter is all about staying on top of the mess by continually getting rid of items that are no longer serving you or your home.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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All the flavor components of Caesar salad are wrapped in that neat bundle.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Each bedroom is big enough to hold at least a full-size bed, if not larger, and there’s room to add some type of storage—a must-have for families who want to go tiny.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Many of the key titles will likely be getting a sizeable push from studios and streamers hoping to impress the British capital’s growing number of resident AMPAS, BAFTA and Golden Globe voters as awards season kicks into gear.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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Here are some of the best projectors on the market at sizable discounts.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Sportsnet, owned by Canadian media conglomerate Rogers Communications, is the Canadian rights-holder for all Blue Jays games, as well as being the Canadian rights-holder for a substantial package of MLB regular-season games and the entire postseason.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Anyone who requires dialysis is covered by Medicare at substantial cost to taxpayers, Norton says.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Kremlin’s influence has been considerable in Moldova.—
John E. Herbst,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Swamp re-opened in 2022 after having to move from its original building of 25 years, which was purchased and razed (to considerable local outrage); its spirit lives on in the new location just four minutes away from the first.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Run an empty hot cycle with a cup of white vinegar or a washing machine cleaner to freshen things up.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some genre subversion would be welcome, to freshen things up a bit.—
Caleb Hammond,
IndieWire,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ugg Duffield Throw Blanket II The blanket is made from a buttery-soft cotton blend and has a velvety finish with a trim border around the edges that improves durability and prevents fraying.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Recall: Ford recalls 100,000 sedans for faulty door trim.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Here’s a handsome Japanese cutting board that’s designed to minimize stress on your hand and lengthen the life of your chef’s knives.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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Dodge had already poured out her heart in letters to Stein, expressing her dissatisfaction with her husband and her passion for her son’s handsome young tutor.—
Via Scribner,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Tidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidy. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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