dandies

noun

plural of dandy
1
as in dudes
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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2
as in beauties
something very good of its kind that new PDA is a dandy

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Recent Examples of dandies Among her longtime favorites are Stéphane, a part-time shoemaker with a following of local dandies, and Olivier Chatenet, who graciously opened the doors of his brand-new vintage store ahead of its official launch during Paris Couture Week. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026 Even its most powerful denizens drove beat-up Volvos; its dandies shopped at Brooks Brothers. — Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026 Carousing dandies like Pulp's Jarvis Cocker and Oasis' Liam Gallagher also know that rock stars should be larger than life; their Union Jerk high jinks were refreshing after years of fame-shy American alt-rockers. — Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dandies
  1. dudes
  2. beauties
  3. beaux
  4. dreams
  5. peaches
Noun
  • In 72 Hours, Hart plays fortysomething advertising executive Joe, who accidentally gets added to a group chat for a bunch of younger dudes' bachelor party weekend.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026
  • There’s hippie dudes and Patagonia dudes but also corporate lawyer dudes looking for a night off.
    — Claire Howorth, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026
Definition of dudes
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  • California naturalist John Muir compared the two valleys’ beauties, but that was before Hetch Hetchy Valley was transformed by the O’Shaughnessy Dam into a massive reservoir.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • Shopping market editor Kate McGregor’s new favorite sheets, these scalloped percale beauties from Rebecca Udall, are 50% off right now.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
Definition of beauties
Noun
  • So are their girlfriends and wives, who support their beaus in stadiums and at home.
    — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Despite some very not-so-subtle hints from yours truly, my past beaus have never gifted me a handbag on Valentine’s Day, either.
    — Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
Definition of beaux
Noun
  • My mind stays close to the many tender dreams that form the foundation of grief, desire, love, and living.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
  • Oyelowo will portray Randall, a former cycling champion whose own dreams were cut short.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 July 2026
Definition of dreams
Noun
  • Summer is the best time to dine out in Denver, when farm-to-table restaurants become abundant with fresh Colorado produce such as Rocky Ford melons, Olathe sweet corn and Palisade peaches.
    — Beth Rankin, Denver Post, 27 July 2026
  • Made with peaches, blueberries, cucumber, and basil, this salad is a sleeper hit.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 23 July 2026
Definition of peaches

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