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Recent Examples of dilly Pick-a-dilly Craft Fair St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd. Houston Chronicle, 29 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dilly
Noun
  • Such dreams of prosperity are only permitted for so long.
    Dan Duggan, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Many people use this bag for makeup or toiletries—the multiple interior pouches and slots make organizing your cosmetics and bathroom essentials a dream.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Hoping the isolation will work wonders for his TV script, Harry (who’s clearly never heard of The Shining) becomes addicted to Limitless-style pills that enhance his creative output but have devastating personal effects.
    Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
  • In autumn, cooler temperatures and more regular rainfall do wonders to revive a tired summer lawn.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This series covers food and beverages, personal care, beauty, household care, home goods, baby and kids, pets and so much more.
    Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Transform your bathroom into a mini spa with the best Prime Day beauty devices, designed to target everything from stubborn hair, dull skin, barrier health, and more.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • While fall growth is limited, the plant grows with gusto in spring when chickweed produces its tiny, white daisy-like flowers.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The two are pictured standing under an arc of flowers, which include bright yellow sunflowers and white daisies.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Their large selection of ciders ranges from dry with orange pippins to semi-dry with fresh raspberry.
    Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2023
Noun
  • 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
  • For the second time in four years, Lululemon Athletica (lulu, +3.43%) is looking for a new fit.
    Fortune, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2018
Noun
  • Season 3 cranks the tension up to an 11 and ends on a humdinger of a twist.
    Allison DeGrushe Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • And that first Game 7 in finals history, in the parlance of the day, was a humdinger.
    The Athletic NBA Staff, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Noun
  • While some waffle robes are known to shrink after a single wash, this is far from the truth for this textural beaut, which feels lush and maintains its shape across years of consistent use.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Literally anyone who can ride a bike can hoist a beaut by pressing a little button by your throttle and ride it out until the wheels fall off or the battery dies.
    Joe Salas August 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2025

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“Dilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilly. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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