variants
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of doozy
Things take some dark and unexpected, not to mention entirely unbelievable turns, notably when Erzsébet confronts the Van Buren family with a doozy of bombshell that is nigh-impossible to see coming.
—
Damon Wise, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2024
Bracken Darrell’s first year as chief executive officer of VF Corp. was a doozy.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 7 Aug. 2024
Kudos to Osceola Arts for being the first local theater to tackle this technical doozy of a show.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 23 June 2024
But with so many brands, materials, and options to choose from, whittling down your search to find the very best outdoor decor can be a doozy.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 17 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for doozy 
Damon Wise, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2024
Bracken Darrell’s first year as chief executive officer of VF Corp. was a doozy.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 7 Aug. 2024
Kudos to Osceola Arts for being the first local theater to tackle this technical doozy of a show.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 23 June 2024
But with so many brands, materials, and options to choose from, whittling down your search to find the very best outdoor decor can be a doozy.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 17 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for doozy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doozy
Noun
-
Coronado / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images file The result is an arena with ambitions as lofty as the franchise’s dreams of winning a first NBA championship.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
-
Trending Video Margot Robbie Takes You Inside The Barbie Dreamhouse Welcome to Barbie's dream house.Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Indeed, Chau points out that commentators have latched onto SF texts to explain all manner of social phenomena in China, ranging from unemployment and the economy to air pollution.H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 5 Nov. 2024
-
This phenomenon shows just how incredibly complex Neptune is, Hammel says.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
Sasheer is really a wonder on this show, and that moment feels like a really beautiful exhale to me.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
-
Their alluring compositions sonically resemble the wonder of discovery with a hint of trepidation at the unknown.Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Born on TikTok, this is an ideal choice for fall/winter thanks to its cool undertones; deep berry hues offer a hint of blue that adds a head-turning pop to any autumnal beauty look.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
-
The beauty about Netflix and these platforms is everything’s available, and people are not afraid to read subtitles and watch something with subtitles.Max Gao, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Kitsch makes some of our favorites, and this gold beaut is a 2023 Best of Beauty winner.Annie Blackman, Allure, 17 Sep. 2024
-
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
Noun
-
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
-
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
Thesaurus Entries Near doozy
Cite this Entry
“Doozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doozy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share