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adjective

ˈtī-dē How to pronounce tidy (audio)
Definition of tidynext
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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3
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
That latter flourish also brings a tidy connection to her Indiana Fever, who play in the city perhaps most famous for the Indianapolis 500. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Trimming lavender before the first frost can reduce winter damage and set it up for healthy growth the following year, while keeping it looking tidy in the meantime. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 14 Sep. 2026
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Target invested roughly $5 billion this year to tidy up stores and add new, buzzy brands to shelves. — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 Simply getting in the habit of taking a couple of minutes each night to tidy up the kitchen is a game-changer. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 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
  • The banknotes, which were wrapped in cellophane and stacked in neat rows under floor and wall tiles and in hidden drawers in wardrobe closets, were carried out in plastic mop buckets and placed in an armored vehicle.
    — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • All of them look neat, feature a nifty light bar on the lid that can display charging status, and will get feature updates over 10 years.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of neat
Adjective
  • The Justice Department and FCC have approved the transaction without asking for any concessions or remedies — an unusually hands-off approach for such a large horizontal merger.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
  • China’s trade with Africa last year was four times larger than Washington’s with the continent, and that gap looks set to widen after Beijing extended its zero-tariff policy across Africa.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of large
Adjective
  • Anyone borrowing money to make a sizable purchase, such as a home, car or large appliance, will likely take a hit eventually.
    — Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The nation’s blood centers have long relied on high school and university blood drives not only as a dependable and sizable donation source, but as an introduction to young people about the importance of donating.
    — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of sizable
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  • The service starts with an extra-gentle antiseptic wipe to freshen coats between baths.
    — Rebecca Norris, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Target, which has had back-to-back strong quarters, is beginning to see results from efforts to cut prices and freshen its merchandise, with new CEO Michael Fiddelke so far earning plaudits from Wall Street.
    — Reuters, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of freshen
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  • Fashion teams can compare cities and seasons as well as brands, side by side, and it can be done with a highly granular range of attributes — such as product type, color, material and print all the way through to fit, detail, trim, closure and tone.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Designers suggest using bold shades for walls, trim, or ceilings, while balancing intensity with neutral tones.
    — Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of trim
Adjective
  • Buffett made substantial charitable donations during his lifetime.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Census data show a large majority of the city’s population is foreign-born, with Venezuelans making up a substantial portion of Doral residents.
    — Ivan Taylor, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • While the sale has generated considerable interest, Bardot’s widowerBernard d’Ormale has criticized the auction, according to CNN affiliate BFMTV.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Dolphins have used considerable draft capital to fix an offensive line that has been an issue for nearly a decade.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of considerable
Verb
  • And if your shower’s grout lines don’t need to be replaced, brighten them with baking soda and water.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The solid showing brightens the outlook two weeks before the Sun Belt opener.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
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“Tidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidy. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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