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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
Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
Implementing a great storage system in your home is key to keeping everything neat, tidy, and organized.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
For the next 13 years, Pedersen tidied it and warmed it, and this would become his home.
—Angela George, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The roughly 30-minute event to confirm Trump’s return to power unfolded as a tidy, solemn ceremony, once again resembling its traditional role as an uncontroversial formality in the presidential transition process.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
Implementing a great storage system in your home is key to keeping everything neat, tidy, and organized.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
Verb
Experts offered other tips, like tidying your living space, getting plenty of sleep, and being physically active.
—Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
For the next 13 years, Pedersen tidied it and warmed it, and this would become his home.
—Angela George, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidy
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Nearly every piece of furniture has a special detail that helps the decor elude neat classifications.Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
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Govee Gaming Pixel Light Govee makes some neat products and the new Gaming Pixel Light looks like another winner, especially for those who enjoy pixel art.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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As of Friday, California’s two largest reservoirs — Shasta Lake in Shasta County and Lake Oroville in Butte County — were at 77% and 69% capacity, respectively, according to the California Department of Water Resources.Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
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The real money is in competitive-balance tax proceeds, and thanks to the spending of teams such as the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers, the numbers keep getting larger.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Next week would have seen the Fins a sizable wild-card underdog.Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Brutalist, starring Adrien Brody, and Conclave, starring Ralph Fiennes, also landed a sizable haul of nominations with seven and six nods, respectively.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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However, there is no statutory requirement that the IRS provide this exemption, and administering requests for this waiver has consumed substantial IRS resources.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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That’s a substantial sum even for the world’s richest person.Jason Ma, Fortune Asia, 14 Jan. 2025
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These bright spots indicate that while retail pharmacies face challenges, there are also considerable opportunities for growth and innovation in the industry.Greg Samios, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Either way, what transpired around Jordan’s free throw on Wednesday night epitomized both Westbrook’s considerable impact on the Nuggets and something more personal to him.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025
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Some, like Torres, Sane, Jesus and Alvarez, played their part and were then moved on for the next player to freshen things up.Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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The rooms are purposefully designed without clocks, radios, or televisions for a true unplugged escape, and ocean breezes and ceiling fans freshen the air rather than air conditioners.Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Both would be useful additions, but likely would not fit into a smart ring as trim as the current Samsung Galaxy Ring.Andrew Williams, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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One recent study found formaldehyde in 20% of the cotton clothing researchers examined, but it was gone after the items had been washed. Cars Formaldehyde adhesives can be found in vehicle dashboards, seat coverings, flooring materials, carpeting, door trim, window sealant and armrests.Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
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Boz goes on a date with her very handsome long-distance boyfriend, Keely.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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The heavy makeup that transformed the impossibly handsome Farrell into the scarred and pock-marked Cobb required a lot of hard work and artistry from makeup designer Michael Marino, who spoke about his process during The Penguin’s panel at San Diego Comic Con back in July.Christian Holub, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Tidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidy. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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