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
Full sun Soil Type: Average to sandy, well-draining Soil pH: 6 to 6.5
Bright, daisy-like flowers in brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow make blanket flower a must-have in mixed borders.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
Shuna is classic Hebridean drama—rocky cliffs, quiet coves, sandy beaches, and sweeping views of the western isles from its 295-foot-high summit.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
With 17 miles of sandy beaches and North America’s most diverse estuary, the Indian River Lagoon, there are plenty of budget-conscious activities for visitors.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2025
Although several beaches in the area allow camping, the small sandy cove of Marshall Beach, which sits across the bay from the town of Marshall, is a favorite.
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 16 June 2025
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
Shuna is classic Hebridean drama—rocky cliffs, quiet coves, sandy beaches, and sweeping views of the western isles from its 295-foot-high summit.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
With 17 miles of sandy beaches and North America’s most diverse estuary, the Indian River Lagoon, there are plenty of budget-conscious activities for visitors.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2025
Although several beaches in the area allow camping, the small sandy cove of Marshall Beach, which sits across the bay from the town of Marshall, is a favorite.
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandy
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Sharif and his brother, Walid, had fair skin, dirty blond hair, and light brown eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
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At the time of their disappearance, Allen was described as 5-foot-9, around 135 pounds, with sandy blond hair and blue eyes.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Think soft-focus browns, pinky beiges, and tawny neutrals that reference the fleshy to true brown ’90s lip trends in a more refined fashion.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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Sampling the wines from vines dating back to 1738 can be achieved either in a pure tasting of wines and ports ranging from a 10 year old white port to a 50 year tawny or with a gastronomic pairing.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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“Sandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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