as in dream
something very good of its kind
the concert concluded with a humdinger of a fireworks display
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Recent Examples of humdinger
He’s got a mullet, too — a real humdinger, with stringy long strands in the back that don’t connect in any way with the short mop on top.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Jan. 2024
The material was mostly wooden, with a lot of knee slappers and humdingers.
—Simon Shuster, TIME, 4 Jan. 2024
Kari Voutilainen’s wristwatches are among the hardest to come by, and yet Phillips has just put one of his horological humdingers up for sale via its London boutique.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 June 2023
Segel dropped trou on the big screen 15 years ago in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and his humdinger has made the news several times since.
—Andy Crump, Men's Health, 21 Apr. 2023
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Jan. 2024
The material was mostly wooden, with a lot of knee slappers and humdingers.
—Simon Shuster, TIME, 4 Jan. 2024
Kari Voutilainen’s wristwatches are among the hardest to come by, and yet Phillips has just put one of his horological humdingers up for sale via its London boutique.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 June 2023
Segel dropped trou on the big screen 15 years ago in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and his humdinger has made the news several times since.
—Andy Crump, Men's Health, 21 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humdinger
Noun
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Vincent, on the other hand, grew up in a mortal family that did not worship the gods but found a friendship in Matilda, who appears to him in dreams.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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For the Love of Sonic: Directing a Trilogy—With a background in visual effects and animation, director Jeff Fowler shares how directing the Sonic films has been a dream come true.—
Billie Melissa,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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And the only reason this film doesn't rank one spot higher is because the true depth and beauty of this story can only be fully appreciated after watching Before Sunrise.—
Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok—or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
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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.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Always dependable North Idaho came through with another doozy in 2024.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Jan. 2025
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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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Back to Ichiro, who was simply a marvel for literal decades.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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But Kern’s score is a marvel of variety, invention and emotion.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Fans will receive a one-time redeemable code to unlock 24-pack hourglasses and 12 wonder hourglasses, which can be used to open two digital booster packs and select one randomized digital card as part of the Wonder Pick feature.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Panama Canal was designated one of the seven wonders of the modern world in 1994.—
Erika Angulo,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Epstein has long been considered an icon among Beatles fans as the man who turned the Fab Four into a global phenomenon.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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The popular app with 170 million U.S. subscribers is a staple of the massive creator economy, which will now be thrown into turmoil, as well as a potent advertising tool and a cultural phenomenon.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
17 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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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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“Humdinger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humdinger. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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