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
Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
As a follow-up for consumers – and frankly, for those of us who work in this world too – here is my own handy dandy consumer guide to the streaming bundle market.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2024
Monica Miller, Professor and Chair of Africana Studies at Barnard College, Columbia University, will examine the figure of the Black dandy from its earliest depictions in 18th century art to modern-day representations from the runways and film.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The group gets further assistance from a charming aristocratic dandy/secret highwayman named Charles Devereaux (Frank Dillane).
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
As a follow-up for consumers – and frankly, for those of us who work in this world too – here is my own handy dandy consumer guide to the streaming bundle market.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
Fabrice Morvan and Rob Pilatus were two Munich club kids, Black European dandies scoring excellent post-hip-hop MTV bubblegum bangers, dancing like acrobats and dressing like Cher.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2024
Monica Miller, Professor and Chair of Africana Studies at Barnard College, Columbia University, will examine the figure of the Black dandy from its earliest depictions in 18th century art to modern-day representations from the runways and film.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dandy
Adjective
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Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski are excellent at carrying the ball and driving into space.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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With its affordable price, this coverlet is an excellent value for the quality.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Usually, that question produces a sparse list of obvious salary dumps plus a handful of veteran players who are getting squeezed out by some dude on Keith Law’s Top 100 Prospects list.—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Now, Walter is still hanging around Misty, doting on her and generally just being a great (yet super-creepy) dude.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2025
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Ulta is the largest beauty retailer in the U.S., and this is considered the biggest exclusive hair launch in its history.—
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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There’s much talk about beauty in the film, especially with regard to the natural landscape around the characters — but it’s made hard to see by the muted visual approach.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
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One pole of the action is the Green Dolphin Hotel, where Hezekiah and Alec finally find a place to land, and where Hezekiah’s ability to speak Chinese, a legacy from a Chinese grandmother, endears him to the proprietor, Mr. Lao (Jason Tobin, quiet and wonderful); some Elephants are around as well.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Parker Hall The Best MagSafe Accessories for Your New iPhone The weird, wonderful world of MagSafe accessories can make your smartphone feel modular.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Bridget’s old on-again, off-again boss/beau Daniel Cleaver (played by the gloriously incorrigible Hugh Grant) drifts in and out of the story.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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In February 2024, Deutch shared a sweet Instagram carousel of photos with her beau in honor of his birthday.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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By Michael Cuby February 26, 2025 The Tanner Fletcher studio is an antique collector’s dream.—
Michael Cuby,
Them,
26 Feb. 2025
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Winning a World Series is every player's dream, but nobody will shy away from winning an MVP or Cy Young.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There’s such a great playfulness and a balance between the two of them.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
25 Feb. 2025
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Those extra hours—for fewer rewards—can contribute to women’s greater fatigue, health problems, and burnout.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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But Salonga proves that less is indeed more when backed by trust in the material and guided by the artistic precision of a naturally gifted wonder.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Explore the wonders of Lyonia Preserve and learn the basics and benefits of forest bathing.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Dandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dandy. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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