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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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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.
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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
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
Noun
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Warfare costars Charles Melton and Michael Gandolfini are two dapper dudes at IndieWire TV Honors 2026 on June 4 in Los Angeles.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Screams famous-old-dudes en vacances!—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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From bluebirds to woodpeckers to hummingbirds, these avian beauties add music and movement to yards and gardens all throughout the South.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Check out Bond's current offerings on Moda Operandi, including pieces that caught our eye like the Mystic necklace, a tassel-like beaded number that's great for adding sparkle to your décolletage, or the Ophelia earrings, a truly unique set of dangling amethyst beauties.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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So are their girlfriends and wives, who support their beaus in stadiums and at home.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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For one, the inspiring and bonding experience of Cowgirl Up—a week where women from across the globe come to live out their dreams of an iconic ranch stay—and not only release, but exercise their inner cowboy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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These memories of his brief, sad human life are uneasy dreams that Lestat wakes from on his tour bus as the sun sets over the road to Toledo.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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This one pairs peaches and honey for a lusciously cool treat.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
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Grilled peaches brushed with Basil Hayden Toast, brown sugar and wagyu tallow glaze, also finished with blue cheese crumbles.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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“Dandies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dandies. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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