as in excellent
of the very best kind that's a dandy new racing bike
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as in dude
a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance that dandy was willing to spend all day and hundreds of dollars just to get the perfect pair of shoes
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind that new PDA is a dandy
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Recent Examples of dandy
NPR, 30 Oct. 2025 Each guest was invited to hurl a brick through the windows — a dandy way of trolling the libs. —Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
Glenn Whipp, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025 Oscar Isaac‘s Victor Frankenstein is part 18th-century dandy and part swaggering Swinging Sixties rock star, as if Lord Byron had been genetically spliced with Brian Jones. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dandy
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Candy is dandy but trick or treat for UNICEF has heft. —NPR, 30 Oct. 2025 Each guest was invited to hurl a brick through the windows — a dandy way of trolling the libs. —Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
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And those Berger hallmarks are certainly on display in the new one, a drama about a dandy named Lord Doyle, a down-and-out con man and gambling addict on the brink of a breakdown in the kitschy gaming hub of Macau. —Glenn Whipp, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025 Oscar Isaac‘s Victor Frankenstein is part 18th-century dandy and part swaggering Swinging Sixties rock star, as if Lord Byron had been genetically spliced with Brian Jones. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dandy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dandy
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This premise, bolstered by excellent performances all around, could easily have sustained a totally enjoyable TV show.— Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
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Both strikers demand attention from defenders but are excellent off-the-ball runners too.— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Then, security dude turned on his cell phone’s flashlight and shined it at Jackson’s camera.— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
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What if the dude wasn't robbing someone but wanted to kill people, wanted to shoot the school up, or something?— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Hail the beauty queen Some of the best beauty products for moms are made by moms.— Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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Rooted in education and driven by innovation, CHI stands as a symbol of clean, bold beauty built on a legacy of excellence.— Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
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It’s been wonderful over the five generations.— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
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Bringing it back to America is wonderful.— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
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She’ll be joined by the ensemble of Rachel Brosnahan (who is Superman’s current beau Lois Lane), Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen), Sara Sampaio (Eve Teschmacher), Isabela Merced (Hawkgirl), Nathan Fillion (Guy Gardner), Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific) and Aaron Pierre (John Stewart/Green Lantern).— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
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Her billionaire beau wore a suit with an oxblood tie.— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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Near the end of this complex six-hundred-page book, Yamashita switches to a collective pronoun, suggesting that a common dream has connected her characters.— Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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For aspiring writers scrolling through deal announcements on industry sites or social media, those vague labels can fuel both dreams and misconceptions.— Josh Rivera, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
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Counsell thought Suzuki’s at-bats looked good from the onset of Tuesday’s game and felt the swings in his first at-bat were a great sign.— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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What’s the greatest celebrity notes app apology of all time?— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
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Stretching across Washington, Oregon and Idaho, the region is packed with natural wonders and cultural attractions that reward every type of traveler.— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
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No wonder wise chickens withdraw to the coop without prompting at cockshut.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Dandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/dandy. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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