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or doozie
also doozer
as in dream
something very good of its kind
you don't make mistakes very often, but when you do, it's a real doozy
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Recent Examples of doozy
The doozy is that the advice could seem to be completely sensible and reasonable, but in the light of day, the advice might be shown as faulty or false.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Always dependable North Idaho came through with another doozy in 2024.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
Even by Cowboys standards, though, the 2024 season was a doozy.
—Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Tortorella delivered another doozy on Friday after being asked about facing the Philadelphia Flyers' former draft pick Cutter Gauthier in Saturday afternoon's date with the Anaheim Ducks.
—Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Always dependable North Idaho came through with another doozy in 2024.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
Even by Cowboys standards, though, the 2024 season was a doozy.
—Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Tortorella delivered another doozy on Friday after being asked about facing the Philadelphia Flyers' former draft pick Cutter Gauthier in Saturday afternoon's date with the Anaheim Ducks.
—Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doozy
Noun
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Working with an entertainment group can offer you resources and creative teams to bring your dreams to life.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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The dream of earning a spot in the playoffs fell apart after getting beaten by the Washington Commanders in Week Eight on a Hail Mary from eventual rookie of the year Jayden Daniels to a wide open Noah Brown.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The cult phenomenon that sprung around it is unparalleled, and created not only the midnight screenings that continue to this day, but also a safe haven for those who ever felt different or marginalized.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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That occurs when a layer of Arctic air 10 to 30 miles above the surface warms by 50°F or more over a period of just two days, a phenomenon known as a sudden stratospheric warming (SSW).—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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Liverpool’s prize for topping the league-phase table is a humdinger of a showdown with French giants Paris Saint-Germain.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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On Monday night, the writers presented me with a real humdinger of a stupid thing to make famous people do: putting something in their mouths that was either sweet, savory, or a piece of paper.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 Sep. 2024
Noun
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Switzerland Is Home To Two Of Europe’s Most Underrated Natural Wonders Switzerland is the setting for the top two natural wonders in Europe.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The addition of Robinson could do wonders for them on that part.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Pausing to notice the beauty requires only a simple shift, and the payoff is a more positive mood.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
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The at-home beauty and personal care space continues to evolve as consumers become more educated about skincare, in part thanks to online beauty influencers/educators.—
Sharon Edelson,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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All hues look fabulous in photos and the long-wearing, crease-proof claims are true, too—these beauts simply do not budge.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Kitsch makes some of our favorites, and this gold beaut is a 2023 Best of Beauty winner.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
17 Sep. 2024
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Styled by Max Ortega September 3, 2024 HIGH AND MIGHTY Understatement has its merits, but so too does a bolt of pure whimsy—just ask model Abby Champion (near right) and her corker of a Stefan Cooke hat; stefancooke.co.uk.—
Sean Thomas,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 2024
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Understatement has its merits, but so too does a bolt of pure whimsy—just ask model Abby Champion (near right) and her corker of a Stefan Cooke hat; stefancooke.co.uk.—
Sean Thomas,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 2024
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“Doozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doozy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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