1
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
ABC News, 27 May 2026
Ahead, gardening experts share the best shrubs to prune in late spring for healthier growth and a tidier appearance.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Beyond the hardware, it’s packed with AI features like Circle to Search for instant lookups and Handwriting Assist to tidy up your messy notes, all backed by a 20-hour battery that lasts well beyond the standard workday.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Edmunds praised the surprising amount of interior space given the Trax’s tidy proportions.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Ahead, gardening experts share the best shrubs to prune in late spring for healthier growth and a tidier appearance.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
Verb
Read on to learn how to get rid of that unwanted grass and weeds in gravel to tidy up your landscaping.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Beyond the hardware, it’s packed with AI features like Circle to Search for instant lookups and Handwriting Assist to tidy up your messy notes, all backed by a 20-hour battery that lasts well beyond the standard workday.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidy
Adjective
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Finally, here’s our own Maris Kreizman, wrapping up the week’s discourse with a neat, sane bow.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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The cropped pants create airflow during hot summer days while still looking neat enough to run errands, grab coffee, or even head to the airport.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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He was wanted in connection with three killings in the Puna District, a large rural area on the island’s east coast.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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The decor gets markedly more elaborate in larger suites like the Presidential Suite, with its own media room for film screenings and soaking tubs by windows with Hermes toiletries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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There’s eight bedrooms across the rental, multiple indoor gathering spaces, and an 18-seat dining table that can host a sizable feast.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
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Former Current forward Nichelle Prince, traded to Boston (2-3-7) in January, had two late looks during the sizable block of injury time that followed the opening 45 minutes.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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The number was substantial — life-changing by most standards.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Study authors noted that while some archaeologists have considered the existence of a local government, there is no substantial evidence to support this notion.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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There are merits to both approaches, but also considerable risks.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Last year, when prices spent a considerable amount of time under $3 a gallon on average, gas added about a tenth of a percentage point to the company’s gross margin.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
Verb
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This light color freshens a space with an easy-going breezy quality.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
26 May 2026
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Think an air purifier to freshen your space, a sleek cordless vacuum for tackling daily messes, and a plush cooling blanket for better sleep.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Nightshade Edition models are the most stylish of the trim options, adding a trim-exclusive color and exterior touches.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Depending on trim, power climbs from 765 lb-ft of torque up to 785 (1,037 to 1,064 Nm).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Monroe’s image-making Monroe always had greater agency over her still images than her moving images, which were largely determined by the film studios and directors.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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In performance and direction, and in the small ways in which Caswell and Wills have plotted out this isolated love story, there’s a level of great richness and detail.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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“Tidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidy. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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