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adjective

ˈtī-dē How to pronounce tidy (audio)
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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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tidy

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verb

as in to straighten (up)

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Recent Examples of tidy
Adjective
Scattered along the walls of the studio were tidy heaps of scarves and mesh, rainbows of stripes, every shade of ballet pink, Uggs of every height. — Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Deadheading daisies helps maintain a tidy appearance, stimulates new growth, and encourages prolific blooms. — The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
Even inexpensive and innocuous items, such as a cord cover and a key bowl, can work wonders for you in your mission to tidy up your home. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 Regularly pulling out a clunky upright vacuum cleaner to tidy up floor mats and car seats is just unrealistic. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tidy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidy
  1. neat
  2. large
  3. sizable
  4. freshen
  5. trim
  6. substantial
  7. considerable
  8. brighten
Adjective
  • This will help keep the plant looking tidy and neat, since new flowers will emerge from the nearest node or set of leaves rather than from the top of the stem.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Tear the loaf into generous, craggy chunks rather than neat little cubes, and err on the side of bigger pieces.
    — Lillian Syme, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of neat
Adjective
  • Beyond the possibility of romance, these sessions tap into a larger need for connection.
    — Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In June, SpaceX had the largest IPO in history, creating multimillion-dollar windfalls for some longtime employees.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of large
Adjective
  • The younger Rivers will be headed to North Carolina State, following in the sizable footsteps of his father.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • On a more practical level, international living may save you a sizable amount on housing, healthcare, and daily expenses such as groceries.
    — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of sizable
Verb
  • The district leveled out the gopher holes to ensure a safer environment for students to play and resodded and reseeded the grass to freshen it up for the fall.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • These aromatherapy inhalers are perfect for freshening your immediate air.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of freshen
Adjective
  • Owner complaints around the current-generation Tundra have included interior rattles and occasional trim or electronic issues.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But the new seating configuration is part of a dizzying pricing and options matrix that will translate to the six-seat configuration adding $4,000 to $6,000 to the bill depending on the trim and interior color.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of trim
Adjective
  • Its compact design aims to provide substantial carrying capacity without relying on conventional vehicles.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Organizations often spend substantial energy articulating ambitious outcomes while devoting less attention to the routines that make those outcomes possible.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • In retrospect, the accusation may contain no truth, some truth, or considerable truth.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Severe thunderstorms are possible from Tuesday afternoon into the overnight hours, but forecasters say there is considerable uncertainty about when and where storms will develop.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of considerable
Verb
  • Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid delivers hydration and keeps skin smooth and glowing, plus there’s niacinamide and licorice extract to brighten and even the complexion.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The second helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles, a new attribute to the serum whose primary function has been to brighten and hydrate the skin.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 17 Aug. 2026
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