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adjective

ˈtī-dē How to pronounce tidy (audio)
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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
What stands out about Cassady’s story is not a tidy resolution. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 29 July 2026 In Heaven, the only third parties appear to be a silent tidier-upper and God. — Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 26 July 2026
Verb
Regularly pulling out a clunky upright vacuum cleaner to tidy up floor mats and car seats is just unrealistic. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Don't forget to tidy up your countertops first, and use a separate cloth for your kitchen and bathroom counters to avoid cross-contamination. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 3 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
  • Down below, Metropole Underground brings a lick of turn-of-the-century Paris to Phnom Penh, with a neat menu of bar food and cocktails inspired by Metro lines across seven countries.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
  • Cassady’s symptoms did not arrive in a neat, recognizable pattern.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 29 July 2026
Definition of neat
Adjective
  • Its brightest stars form a large cross, often called the Northern Cross, with Deneb marking the top and colorful double-star Albireo the base.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The emergence of additional Chinese prototypes suggests that competition between the world’s two largest military powers is extending beyond current fifth-generation aircraft into the race for future air dominance.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of large
Adjective
  • Reeves also notably signed over a sizable portion of his back-end deal for the Matrix sequels to members of the special-effects and costume -design departments.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
  • For RBs, there are sizeable cliffs to be aware of, most notably early — after the elites Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, and then Christian McCaffrey and Jonathan Taylor— and following the RB33.
    — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of sizable
Verb
  • The appearance of a stale passing game could always be freshened, sure, but even that’s rooted in what is more obviously a stale running game.
    — Sam McDowell July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • Lemon and steam can loosen stubborn splatters, cut through grease, and freshen your microwave naturally.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026
Definition of freshen
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  • The trim, tidy house appears to harmonize with the scale of other homes in the neighborhood, but actually extends far back into its lot, providing southern exposure to every interior space.
    — Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Having a trim lawn can add curb appeal to your home and create the perfect space for outdoor games during the summer months.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 24 July 2026
Definition of trim
Adjective
  • Additionally, substantial outward investment by Japanese companies, as well as foreign earnings of these firms remaining overseas, continued to weigh on the yen, Tran added.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The city should declare a substantial tax-increment financing surplus.
    — Angel Gutierrez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • But as a result, HOAs have considerable environmental policy power, affecting how entire neighborhoods use water, generate energy, provide wildlife habitat and respond to climate change.
    — Daniel Kramer, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
  • There was a considerable and expected dropoff in practice attendance at Monday’s second session open to fans.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of considerable
Verb
  • An impromptu grocery-store bouquet can easily brighten your (or just about anyone’s) day.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Eye Recovery Pro targets signs of aging around the eyes in 3-minute sessions using four wavelengths to help visibly brighten dark circles and reduce puffiness.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
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