as in beauty
something very good of its kind
while the old crooner is now well past his prime, Grandma still harkens back to the "daisy of a performance" he could give in his heyday
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Recent Examples of daisy
After all, some communities don’t even allow trucks in the driveway after 6 p.m., nevermind dead bodies pushing up the daisies.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 June 2025
Its assortment of daisy, lavender, jasmine, orchid, dancing lady, and other florals appears to bubble over: effectively bringing the outdoors in and sparing you from allergies in the meantime.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
If not for these sales pitches for petunias and potting soil, for daisies, dahlias, and designer wheelbarrows, my menu of messages would tend toward the sensibly gray.
—Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
There’s an intriguing tree daisy (Montanoa grandiflora) with large lobed leaves that Sterman said will produce big clusters of white daisylike flowers with yellow centers.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 June 2025
Its assortment of daisy, lavender, jasmine, orchid, dancing lady, and other florals appears to bubble over: effectively bringing the outdoors in and sparing you from allergies in the meantime.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
If not for these sales pitches for petunias and potting soil, for daisies, dahlias, and designer wheelbarrows, my menu of messages would tend toward the sensibly gray.
—Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
There’s an intriguing tree daisy (Montanoa grandiflora) with large lobed leaves that Sterman said will produce big clusters of white daisylike flowers with yellow centers.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daisy
Noun
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Through exhibits, publications and educational programs, the museum educates its millions of visitors about the beauty and cultural significance of country music.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Brazil's high standards for beauty and widespread acceptance of cosmetic surgery have led it to become a destination for people in search of plastic surgery.—
Newsweek Rankings,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Noun
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This mattress is a dream come true for all kinds of sleepers.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 Aug. 2025
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In upstate South Carolina, the tiny town of Walhalla is a nature lover’s dream just waiting to be discovered.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
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As Tanna and Wash grow closer, the series highlights the joys and wonder of new love amid the most perilous obstacles.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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Stargazers hoping to explore the wonders of the night sky should read our guide to the top telescopes and binoculars available in 2025.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 July 2025
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Costa Rica is an ecological marvel with jungles, rainforests, and active volcanoes, and people from all over the world come here for yoga or surfing retreats.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The home itself is a marvel of Italian architecture and features five bedrooms, five bathrooms, high ceilings, a one bedroom guest house and so much more.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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My daughter has been married to her high school sweetheart for 15 years.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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Dear Abby: My daughter has been married to her high school sweetheart for 15 years.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
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“Daisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daisy. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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