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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
Nena Farrell, Wired News, 10 July 2025
Plus, a handy storage box to tidy it away neatly and keep everything together.
—Kat Bayly, Space.com, 10 July 2025
Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The clocks exist for more than just tidy temporal bookkeeping.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 July 2025
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Adjective
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—Nena Farrell, Wired News, 10 July 2025
Plus, a handy storage box to tidy it away neatly and keep everything together.
—Kat Bayly, Space.com, 10 July 2025
Verb
Instead, the Blues swooped in to land the savvy 29-year-old veteran on a tidy two-year deal.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The clocks exist for more than just tidy temporal bookkeeping.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidy
Adjective
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Sean's going to give you the set-up on Cboe stock, which has been moving in a tightly wound, neat little uptrend all summer long.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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The finish is medium length, with lingering notes of nutmeg and soft rye spices—an excellent rye for cocktails or sipping neat.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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The company also sold off the Iams pet food business; its Duracell battery business and spun off a large portfolio of more than 40 beauty brands, including Clairol and Wella hair coloring and CoverGirl makeup.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
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Across Indianapolis, construction crews seem to be everywhere, working on projects that will improve life for residents, boost the capacity for the city to host large events or serve the city's professional sports teams.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Trump’s executive order could have a sizable impact in Texas, which has more commercial truck drivers than any other state in the Union due to its outsized role in U.S.-Mexico trade.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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However, there are multiple risks and there remains a real possibility that the stock could see a sizable correction.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Driven by online forums and influencers, meme stock surges can result in significant gains for some investors while causing substantial losses for short sellers.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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The cost overruns are substantial but, on the positive side, our Country is doing very well and can afford just about anything — Even the cost of this building!—
Anna Commander
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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None of it would work without Momoa’s considerable screen presence.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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However, each of those victories comes with considerable caveats.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There are many ways to freshen your fridge naturally, and using an orange is an especially delightful way.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 July 2025
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Now, the all-new U.S. tour, which has freshened the title without removing its traditional appeal, is focused on a new generation of families.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Although Faraday Future hasn't set pricing yet, reports suggest the electric MPV will start at around US$70,000 and go up to Escalade territory based on trim options.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 July 2025
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Other times its a bold red silk blouse with a tiered ruffle sleeves and a trim black pencil skirt.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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The décor is handsome, comfortably restrained and acoustically satisfying.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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For action movie enthusiasts, the attraction of James Bond films is the archetypal handsome hero battling villains and restoring justice.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
29 July 2025
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“Tidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidy. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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