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as in tidy
being clean and in good order
a small, unpretentious inn offering pleasant, orderly rooms
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as in organized
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern
the consultant developed an orderly procedure that allows us to process our Internet sales much more quickly and efficiently
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as in neatly
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Recent Examples of orderly
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
On one hand, we are challenged by serious federal neglect to provide a safe, orderly, and humane response to migration at our southern border.
—Brad Wolf, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The release on Saturday has looked different from previous releases and was done more orderly with the crowd kept back at a distance.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 1 Feb. 2025
Where the Strand’s charm was that of a dusty attic library, McNally’s was that of a gleaming pied-à-terre with the towering but orderly bookcases of a Dwell spread.
—Matthew Schneier, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Everything is orderly, but in a way that feels serene rather than strict.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
On one hand, we are challenged by serious federal neglect to provide a safe, orderly, and humane response to migration at our southern border.
—Brad Wolf, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The release on Saturday has looked different from previous releases and was done more orderly with the crowd kept back at a distance.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 1 Feb. 2025
Where the Strand’s charm was that of a dusty attic library, McNally’s was that of a gleaming pied-à-terre with the towering but orderly bookcases of a Dwell spread.
—Matthew Schneier, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orderly
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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
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Released in 1988, it's rated R and runs a tidy 96 minutes.—
Joe Guillen,
Axios,
7 Mar. 2025
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The film, inspired by the true story of a ruthless Hawaiian crime boss, promises to be a gripping portrayal of organized crime in the island paradise.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Available in white, the fuss-free crossbody bag’s interior pockets and two-way zipper will ensure your belongings stay organized and protected while on the go.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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Mel’s check is a standard-TV version of what birth usually looks like: a quick duck under the blanket, with everything neat and covered up.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
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The shelves held neat rows of footwear, arranged according to designer.—
André Wheeler,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Thoughtful, systematic employee surveys serve as an easy first step.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Police deny involvement in those killings and reject allegations from rights groups of systematic executions and cover-ups.—
Karen Lema,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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Your work will involve creating specifications, building prototypes, and conducting performance analyses—activities that require focused attention and methodical thinking.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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But Reeves is a methodical filmmaker who likes to take his time.—
Aaron Couch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Orderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orderly. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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