as in excellent
of the very best kind
back is the days when a wienie roast was a peachy keen way to spend a date
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Recent Examples of peachy keen
But not everything is peachy keen in the newsroom.
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Despite Bernstein’s assertions that everything is peachy keen and that strikes are a good sign, the White House was about to rush a team to Detroit to help expedite the discussions.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2023
All is not peachy keen with Zach and Alexa, however.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022
Daniel Caesar had a peachy keen performance thanks in part to Justin Bieber — a guest performance that was arguably day one’s worst kept secret.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2022
To complement her ultra-long peachy keen Oscar de la Renta gown, makeup artist Rob Rumsey created a feline eye look with not-too-sharp-not-too-subtle kitten flicks and fluttery lashes.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 13 Sep. 2021
Everything is peachy keen in the lives of the teens until Zoya (Whitney Peak) enrolls at school.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 8 July 2021
And questions about why this game is even going ahead: two teams that have placed seven players between them on the COVID-19 list will play a Thursday night football game as though everything is peachy keen.
—Ann Killion, SFChronicle.com, 5 Nov. 2020
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Despite Bernstein’s assertions that everything is peachy keen and that strikes are a good sign, the White House was about to rush a team to Detroit to help expedite the discussions.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2023
All is not peachy keen with Zach and Alexa, however.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022
Daniel Caesar had a peachy keen performance thanks in part to Justin Bieber — a guest performance that was arguably day one’s worst kept secret.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2022
To complement her ultra-long peachy keen Oscar de la Renta gown, makeup artist Rob Rumsey created a feline eye look with not-too-sharp-not-too-subtle kitten flicks and fluttery lashes.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 13 Sep. 2021
Everything is peachy keen in the lives of the teens until Zoya (Whitney Peak) enrolls at school.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 8 July 2021
And questions about why this game is even going ahead: two teams that have placed seven players between them on the COVID-19 list will play a Thursday night football game as though everything is peachy keen.
—Ann Killion, SFChronicle.com, 5 Nov. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peachy keen
Adjective
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Six solid to excellent major leaguers, two average ones and 11 busts.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Use Dryer Balls to Keep Sheets Separated Dryer balls are an excellent tool for combating tangled sheets.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Playing a thinly disguised version of himself, Reynolds is, as Schneeberger and Neibaur point out, funny, exasperating, and moving, and Rifkin’s impeccable tailoring of the role to fit his star gives Reynolds a wonderful summation with which to end his career.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2026
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Welcome to the wonderful world of better coffee.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And Ann Bridgman of Just the Thing Decorating in Southlake has seen pet owners consider just giving up on having a lovely home.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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My first night was in a Farmhouse Meadow Studio, with a vaulted ceiling, dormer, gas fireplace, and a huge sliding glass door opening onto a patio (which would’ve been lovely if the weather were warmer).—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Across Boston and online, locals have access to some educational and awesome Black History Month arts events.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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The advanced technology peered even deeper into the sword, revealing that the craftsmanship around the pommel was truly awesome.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There’s also a 55% greater chance of obesity and a 40% higher probability of developing type 2 diabetes.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Punishing success is a great formula for losing the successful.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Rose is a terrific story told with confidence and brisk pacing, but also a great vehicle for the astonishing Hüller.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Early in the second period, Franzreb made two terrific saves, the first one a glove stab on a Dylan Larkin shorthanded bid and the second on an Eichel breakaway, who had just stepped out the box.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There’s a tension, too, between the observant realism of Layton’s style and the derivativeness of the plotting, though the three leads, all superb, smooth it over with considerable skill.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some offer sweeping waterfront views, others cozy corners made for lingering conversations, but all pair superb food with intimate ambiance.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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No outfit is complete without a fabulous bag and a cute pair of shoes.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Black-eyed Susan also self-seeds in the garden to keep your fence line looking fabulous.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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