as in dream
something very good of its kind
came up with a dilly of an idea to get the fledgling company off the ground
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Recent Examples of dilly
Pick-a-dilly Craft Fair St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd.
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Houston Chronicle, 29 Sep. 2019
Houston Chronicle, 29 Sep. 2019
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Or, put a different way, One Hundred Years of Solitude is the six-generation story of the Buendía clan, founders of the town of Macondo, built on cousin-loving, free enterprise, secular kindness and dreams.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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My dream was not to publish or to even be a writer: my dream was to discover something no one else had thought of.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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The gel texture works wonders on dull skin, and the vitamin C from blueberry extract defends against free radicals and damage from UV exposure.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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One such wonder is the Blue Mosque, or the Sultan Ahmed Mosque as it is known to locals.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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Following the holiday season, the beauty and flaws of relationships and connections are magnified, encouraging everyone to reflect.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Understanding Platonic Love The interaction between Izzy and her roommate highlights the beauty of platonic love—a deep, non-romantic affection between individuals.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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One pair of under-eye patches taps 1,254 self-dissolving microneedles to deeply deliver the anti-aging ingredients including hyaluronic acid, daisy flower and amino acids.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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The actor’s approach to method dressing was expansive: from a modest 1997 Christian Dior skirt-set patterned with delicate daisies, to ostentatious power-clashing pieces from Christopher John Rogers.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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The only win is a lulu — a near no-hitter for right-hander Storm Davis, the youngest Oriole who handcuffs the Tigers, 3-1.Mike Klingaman, baltimoresun.com, 24 June 2018
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Ka’ena Point Trail: This trail lies about an hour northwest of Honolulu on Highway 93 (although Honolulu traffic can be a lulu, so timing may vary).Tom Bentley, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2017
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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
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This augurs to be a humdinger of an election, as only a small number of undecided voters in a small number of battleground states really count for an Electoral College victory.Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2024
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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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All hues look fabulous in photos and the long-wearing, crease-proof claims are true, too—these beauts simply do not budge.Deanna Pai and Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Sep. 2024
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Before his relationship with Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater was married to his high school sweetheart, Lilly Jay, for five years.Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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America’s sweetheart Parker Posey is joining the cast and national treasure Natasha Rothwell (Insecure) is returning to reprise her role as season one’s spa manager, Belinda Lindsey.Samantha Allen, Them, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Dilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilly. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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