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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
Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024
Other must-shop Black Friday sales to keep your home clean and tidy include this Dyson stick vacuum and this Shark steam mop.
—Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
Shopping Home Reviews Tool Reviews Keep your yard clean and tidy the easy way.
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The Greyhounds pressed in the closing minutes, but the Eagles defense stayed tidy in protecting the lead.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024
Other must-shop Black Friday sales to keep your home clean and tidy include this Dyson stick vacuum and this Shark steam mop.
—Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
If your liquid detergent does expire, use it for one of its many uses outside of keeping clothing clean, like mopping floors and tidying toys.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
Shopping Home Reviews Tool Reviews Keep your yard clean and tidy the easy way.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
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But Telegram has always come across as a secure alternative to those other mainstream platforms, which is a neat example of the power of marketing.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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How to Grow Plants from Cuttings to Fill More Pots for Free Pruning Rainbow Eucalyptus Periodic pruning will keep rainbow eucalyptus neat and at a manageable size.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Historically, much of northern Minnesota and Wisconsin, most of Michigan's Upper Peninsula and a large portion of the Western mountain areas have a 90% or better chance of a white Christmas.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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His advisers are reportedly coming up with proposals to end the war that would result in Ukraine ceding large amounts of territory and putting the pursuit of NATO membership on hold, according to Reuters.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s mass deportation plans and border crackdown could heavily impact Arizona, which has a sizable undocumented population, and has been a major gateway for undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers for decades.Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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The challenge here is that Russia has never at any time deployed a sizable ground force in Syria and that's likely the only thing now that would make a difference.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Pushback on the Luigi Mangione Hype While Mangione's looks and widespread criticism of the healthcare industry have drawn substantial attention since the killing, there has also been significant condemnation and backlash to the obsession with the suspect.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, Republicans suffered several losses in Wisconsin and Montana, where Democrats managed to make substantial gains in both state legislatures amid redistricting.Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
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Nike's valuation is low From a valuation perspective, Nike's current price appears to have reflected a considerable degree of pessimism.GuruFocus, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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While each choice brings with it considerable consequences — namely financial burdens, inventory drawdowns on critical weapons and munitions, escalation on and off the battlefield, and shifts in geopolitical power and influence — the current situations in Russia cannot be ignored.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Two shower suites are also available to freshen before or between flights.Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Platinum Mouth Rinse $20 $15 AMAZON From dental brand Moon, this alcohol-free mouth rinse not only freshens your breath but also offers teeth whitening benefits thanks to a gentle blend of antioxidants and hydrogen peroxide.Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
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For 2025 the company added a new Black Edition trim, tested here, with 20-inch wheels, dark trim and welcome lighting with the Infiniti logo.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Unlike most of Filson’s offerings, the cut of this jacket is trim, short, and boxy.The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Walk to the waterfront where the Rhone River flows flat and fast and cross the handsome pedestrian/bicycle only Passerelle Marc-Seguin wooden suspension bridge.Tom Mullen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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In this film, her character falls for a handsome knight who magically gets transported to the present day.Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Tidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidy. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.
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