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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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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
The rent-stabilized one-bedroom was a bright, tidy temple to his own Zelig-like existence. — Mike Hogan, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026 Minimalists stage laundry, reset counters, and clear entryways each night to keep things tidy. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
Instead of managing an entire meal, planning for just dessert and drinks frees you up to tidy the house or relax without standing over a stove for hours before guests arrive. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026 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 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
  • This mini version of the neat leather bow showed up in other spring 2027 shoes.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • His query was earnestly tackled by the engineers at the RAND Corporation, who, in 1955, published a book composed only of a series of unrelated numerals piled up in neat rows.
    — Artforum, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of neat
Adjective
  • Hence, a turbine operating hundreds of meters above the ground has access to a larger and potentially more reliable energy resource than a conventional turbine.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the proliferation of large new data centers is rivaling inflation and the Iran war as midterm political issues--and, like them, is hurting the Republicans.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of large
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  • In addition to couture, the designer has created a sizable bridal business through her gowns.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • With a solid Intel Core 7 processor, everyday productivity tasks will run smoothly, and the sizable screen is great for video streaming.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of sizable
Verb
  • How Often To Replace Pine Straw A general guideline is that pine straw looks and performs at its best if replaced or freshened twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The service starts with an extra-gentle antiseptic wipe to freshen coats between baths.
    — Rebecca Norris, USA Today, 2 Sep. 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
  • That range gives a launcher positioned on Yonaguni the ability to threaten ships operating across a substantial area around the island and toward Taiwan.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The Underline’s construction is expected to wrap up by December, years early thanks to a substantial federal grant.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • Fall’s brisk weather brings with it the promise of cozy knitwear, cashmere socks, and roaring fires—perhaps the only downside is that the grey skies exacerbate the our considerable vitamin D deficiency.
    — Violet Hayward, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
  • SpaceX has considerable experience in this regard, having flown 20 astronaut missions aboard its Crew Dragon capsule to date.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of considerable
Verb
  • If those plans were to pass, the fleet could brighten the night sky so much that astronomical observations around the world might become impossible, critics say.
    — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Draperies offer a visual divide, and natural sunlight pours through the windows to brighten the space.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026
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“Tidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidy. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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