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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
Jessica Kanzler, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Crypto holders had the chance to make a tidy profit selling off some of their coins—despite the fact that the stockpile in the end simply included bitcoin and all other crypto assets seized by the government, rendering the details in Trump’s posts moot.
—Ben Walsh, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Incorporate It Into Your Cleaning Routine Beyond the kitchen, club soda is a powerful tool when tidying up.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
These tricks make working with complex datasets way easier and keep your spreadsheets nice and tidy.
—Jessica Kanzler, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Crypto holders had the chance to make a tidy profit selling off some of their coins—despite the fact that the stockpile in the end simply included bitcoin and all other crypto assets seized by the government, rendering the details in Trump’s posts moot.
—Ben Walsh, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
Verb
Develop Decluttering Habits Develop the habit of tidying up your desk at the end of each workday.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Incorporate It Into Your Cleaning Routine Beyond the kitchen, club soda is a powerful tool when tidying up.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidy
Adjective
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For some, the bullet holes seemed too neat to be real, which led to theories that Siragusa had drilled the holes herself.—
Patricia Hernandez,
Rolling Stone,
24 Mar. 2025
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David Phelan There were workarounds before now, such as the neat AirFly connector which was the best way to solve the problem.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In Flushing, long-time residents and small businesses are already feeling the pressure of real estate speculation and skyrocketing rents, with mom-and-pop bakeries and shops shutting their doors and being replaced by large chains.—
Aimee Rosato,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2025
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And unsurprisingly, indoor-outdoor living was prioritized, with a sizable yard that’s accessible from several points on the main floor.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2025
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The trial alone lasted forty-one days, and there is a sizable cast of characters.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There are a few pretty substantial feature compromises/differences to take on board, though.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Bigger pieces carry a more substantial visual weight—for example, a dangly pair of earrings and a thick necklace can sometimes be too overpowering together and might end up taking away from the rest of your look.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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If the past is prologue, the future will feature considerable instability.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Doing so will save you considerable cash in the long run, add to your momentum and boost your motivation.—
Kevin Harper,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There probably needs to be a clear out to freshen things up for both the players and the club.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Once in the water, the blossoms — dormant now for two weeks — began to freshen.—
Thomas Curwen,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Stain tends to interact with natural wood grain, which can create variations that clash with siding, trim, and even your outdoor furniture.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
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Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry both showed up to the Vanity Fair party, this year held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, sporting a very tightly trim fringe.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
4 Mar. 2025
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Schwartz was a tall, handsome kid from New York, the son of a doctor.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, the stepmother is defeated, and Snow White falls in love with a handsome prince.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Tidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidy. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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