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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
Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
An overflowing duffle bag of tennis balls sat by the front door, the only chaos in a tidy house.
—Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 1 May 2026
Winston Porter’s storage bench helps tidy things up while adding functional seating, with a generous 80-gallon capacity to stash everything from extra cushions to seasonal decor.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
In a distinctively American architectural feature, many of them were joined to a small dungeon dedicated to the tidy storage of automobiles—and other items.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
An overflowing duffle bag of tennis balls sat by the front door, the only chaos in a tidy house.
—Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Verb
In early spring, simply pull or trim faded foliage to tidy up for the next season.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 1 May 2026
Winston Porter’s storage bench helps tidy things up while adding functional seating, with a generous 80-gallon capacity to stash everything from extra cushions to seasonal decor.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidy
Adjective
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The result is a floral and slightly sweet gin that can be enjoyed neat or used in any traditional or modern cocktail.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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High-quality incense holders will utilize this neat trick and turn your incense into a waterfall of fragrant smoke.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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In Geneva, Switzerland’s second-largest city and a hub of United Nations institutions and humanitarian groups, early results showed about two-thirds of voters in the region opposed the measure.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Spain faces Cape Verde in its first match of the tournament on Monday, in a game it is expected to win by a large margin.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Added to that underwhelming start were nine turnovers, all of which contributed to a middling offensive performance that helped San Antonio build its sizable lead.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The OneXPlayer 3 does feel a little larger than the other two (already sizable) devices, given its larger screen.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The way your house smells does more than freshen the air.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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To freshen it up, Turner recommends using a hair dryer on the lowest setting to gently blow away dust.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Just snip away dead, damaged, or diseased branches to keep these shrubs looking trim.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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Both looks are in the same color, both have white trim, and even has similar pocket details.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Investigators determined John Parker Roe derived a substantial portion of his income (over 50%) from the organization and that Collins used her business, Lume Lume Lume, to conceal funds disguised as consulting or wellness services.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Another is that Texas law accords substantial deference to private associations in their application of membership rules.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Expect considerable tree damage.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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With its joyless austerity, the dish bears almost no resemblance to actual chicken paprikás, which is boisterous and dense and, crucially, should involve a considerable portion of hearty starches to sop it all up.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The drums and shaker keep their mechanized pace, but the electronics constantly brighten and fade like flowers blooming in time lapse.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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Whitewashed walls brighten the living room, which flows into a modern kitchen outfitted with stainless-steel appliances.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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“Tidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidy. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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