as in blonde
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
Three popular California beaches landed on Surfrider’s list of 2024 Beach Bacteria Hot Spots, including sandy spots in San Luis Obispo County and the San Diego area, according to the report.
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Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2025
There's arguably no better destination for rest and relaxation than the sandy shores and turquoise waters of the Bahamas, and The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, is ready to add a little extra wellness to your R&R routine.
—Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
The hike starts by traversing a sandy, scrubby wash before meandering through a broad canyon with pink walls.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 29 May 2025
This California dream destination sees visitors flock year-round to experience its sandy beaches and vibrant nightlife, but what many may not know is that the city imposes a substantial 15.5% tax on total accommodation bookings.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2025
There's arguably no better destination for rest and relaxation than the sandy shores and turquoise waters of the Bahamas, and The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, is ready to add a little extra wellness to your R&R routine.
—Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
The hike starts by traversing a sandy, scrubby wash before meandering through a broad canyon with pink walls.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 29 May 2025
This California dream destination sees visitors flock year-round to experience its sandy beaches and vibrant nightlife, but what many may not know is that the city imposes a substantial 15.5% tax on total accommodation bookings.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandy
Adjective
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Brody Buster was the perfect moniker for a cute, blond 10-year-old harmonica phenom.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
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The platinum blond computer chip zillionaire was no match for 007!—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Local residents include woodpeckers, doves, crows, tawny owls and Little Sparrow Edith Piaf.—
Sadie Stein,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Of the collection, Sundy Praia is the most luxurious, with 15 tented villas set where the cacophonous jungle meets the tawny coast.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Sandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandy. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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