as in blond
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color
the child with sandy hair really stood out among the brunettes
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Recent Examples of sandy
The region has seen powerful hurricanes created by warming temperatures in the Atlantic and Gulf, which push mountains of sea water into the coasts and dissolve miles of sandy beaches.
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Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
On April 10, Hurley hit the beach for a sandy photo shoot while wearing a string bikini with nautical blue-and-white stripes.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Native materials, like Caballero white marble from the north coast, run throughout the property, giving it a sandy, neutral appearance.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Two scientists gaze upon a coral specimen on the sandy floor of the Red Sea off the coast of Saudi Arabia.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026
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Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
On April 10, Hurley hit the beach for a sandy photo shoot while wearing a string bikini with nautical blue-and-white stripes.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Native materials, like Caballero white marble from the north coast, run throughout the property, giving it a sandy, neutral appearance.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Two scientists gaze upon a coral specimen on the sandy floor of the Red Sea off the coast of Saudi Arabia.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandy
Adjective
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The interiors of all accommodations—minus the campsite—favor blonde wood and linens that feel wonderfully lived in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Angelina Jolie has been living in the blonde world for years now, subtly adjusting her shade from time to time and season to season.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Rain streamed from their whiskers and soaked their tawny coats.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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These tawny shapes look otherworldly, particularly when midday light beams shine through.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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“Sandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandy. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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