SANDY Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

sandy

adjective

ˈsan-dē

Definition of sandy

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 Peaks and valleys ranging from a light sandy color to a deep blueish-gray create an almost hypnotic landscape. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Before my group of divers reaches the sandy bottom 90 feet down, lemon sharks arrive to greet us, moving up through the water column for a closer look. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026 Soil Plant the slips in loose, well-draining sandy or loamy soil. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026 Ratajkowski went full throttle on seasonal fashion staples, her espresso brown straight-legged corduroy trousers pooling around her sandy suede Ugg boots. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sandy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandy

Adjective

Jimmy Kimmel set his sights on Katie Zacharia, the latest blonde woman to act as Donald Trump‘s press secretary.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026
Chunky strawberry-blonde highlights were placed throughout the red base, similar to the trending hair color aesthetic of the early- to mid-2000s.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of blond

Adjective

The autumn palette here is incomparable, with maples, birches, oaks, and ash trees erupting in crimson, gold, and tawny tones.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026
The outfit consisted of a sleeveless, mock-neck blouse in mocha-brown, tucked into a tawny suede skirt that hit just above her ankles.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026