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
Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
The outfit added a groovy twist to the classic dandy vibe—an ideal match for music sensation Tyla’s bold and expressive style.
—Essence, 9 May 2025
Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 6 May 2025
Allen René Louis Composer Allen René Louis graced the carpet to conduct a chorus of dandies.
—Rosa Escandon, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Adjective
Wearing a suit by the designer, Khan also sported one of the night’s perfect dandy accessories, a walking stick, conceptualized by Mukherjee to feature a Bengal tiger in 18-karat gold and embellished with tourmalines, sapphires, old mine-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
The outfit added a groovy twist to the classic dandy vibe—an ideal match for music sensation Tyla’s bold and expressive style.
—Essence, 9 May 2025
Noun
Just like Black dandies, Baker experimented with fashion and was not afraid to go bold.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 6 May 2025
Allen René Louis Composer Allen René Louis graced the carpet to conduct a chorus of dandies.
—Rosa Escandon, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dandy
Adjective
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Greenery also makes an excellent addition to a resortcore space.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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This is an excellent time to invest, pitch a creative idea or spruce up your portfolio.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Those viral moments shifted her audience away from indie-loving Pitchfork dudes and toward a younger, more female crowd; her recent shows have been marked by throngs of adoring fangirls.—
Kristin Robinson,
Billboard,
5 June 2025
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The recognizable beat plays as two muscled dudes take apart the front room of a two-story house.—
Bob Verini,
Variety,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Amenities: Restaurants, bars, pool, spa, fitness center, beauty salon, kid’s club, sea access Insider Tip: Don’t forget to book a treatment at the new Dior Spa Eden-Roc, just opened last season.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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The resort provides stunning villas and suites for guests that were designed to capture the beauty and warmth of the region.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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My 10-year-old avocado grown from seed produced two wonderful fruits last year.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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She’s got a wonderful dynamic with Sydney Agudong, who plays Nani.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Draya Michele playfully teased her current beau, basketball star Jalen Green, over the fact that the athlete — who is 17 years her junior — thought that a 2000s T-Pain song was a brand new record.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
2 June 2025
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Her athlete beau, meanwhile, showed off his typically flashy style, rocking a black-and-white, boldly patterned top and a black hat to match.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Honestly, this mattress is a dream, with the price point being under $2,000 for a California King.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2025
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The chefs also had access to extraordinary local ingredients from Milan’s market, a dream for any cook.—
Buddha Lo,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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No putt was more important than his 20-foot par putt up the ridge on No. 9 to finish off a great round the right way.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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The idea was to allow developers to build more profitable market-rate apartments using greater height and density while providing financial support to balance out the lower rents for workforce tenants.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Korea's Jeju Island, a lush tropical destination full of natural wonders, is bringing back its World Heritage Festival this July.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2025
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That is, putting the current environmental crisis in the long context of Earth history can do wonders for one’s mood.—
Tim Weed
June 4,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
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“Dandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dandy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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