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beauties

noun

plural of beauty
1
as in goddesses
a lovely woman the famous ancient sculpture of Queen Nefertiti of Egypt depicts her as a regal beauty

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2
as in dreams
something very good of its kind that fish is a beauty

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Recent Examples of beauties These regions are already incredibly cinematic, but finding undiscovered beauties to shoot in this land was a true moment of pride and triumph. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 Still, every spare inch is crammed with more than 32 different kinds of orchids imported from around the world, including such beauties as the flame-like Epidendrum radicans and the rare Dimorphorchis lowii. — Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Beaded beauties Shells and semiprecious stones find life as statement necklaces and bangles at Hues of Hills, available at lifestyle boutique Vayu - Design for Living in New Delhi. — Sohini Dey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Curry is largely there for comic relief, swanning in with a bevy of beauties, challenging Bosley (Bill Murray) to a sumo match, and, sadly, getting murdered by the pool, thus depriving us of Curry’s magnetic presence for the rest of the film. — ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 Angelonia varieties such as Angelface are daring vertical beauties that adore sunshine. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026 One of the beauties of living in the Midwest is not having to go far for unique and exciting family getaways. — Rashad Alexander august 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026 These color-changing beauties only mate once in their entire lives, so the pressure is on to fend off the competition to find a female. — New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026 Check out the garden’s iris tracker to see when those purple and white beauties are blooming (usually late June). — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beauties
  1. goddesses
  2. dreams
  3. queens
  4. wonders
  5. cookies
  6. marvels
  7. peaches
  8. beauts
Noun
  • Christina Hendricks plays on of the screen goddesses, which seems perfect casting.
    — Carole Horst, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Among other things, Hinduism reveres femininity through the worship of powerful goddesses, including Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom; Kali, the goddess who destroys evil and ego; and Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of goddesses
Noun
  • Afterward, Lindsay offered a lesson to high school football players about finding a way to stay the course to fulfill your dreams.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Looking to win a rubber match to keep their fledgling postseason dreams alive, the Twins turned in a lackluster performance in a 9-2 rout by the Cleveland Guardians in front of 17,676 at Target Field.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of dreams
Noun
  • Middle Eastern and North African Queen Names The Middle East and North Africa boast a rich history of powerful queens spanning ancient Egypt to modern-day monarchies.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 9 Sep. 2026
  • There are mixed opinions as to whether this method works, and timing is important since the decoy must be in place while queens are searching for nesting sites.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of queens
Noun
  • The Scene The Bayeux Tapestry, which went on display in the British Museum this week, is one of the wonders of the medieval world.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The analog Chicago that the Dessens currently occupy has left so much room for technological development that Velocity Tech is producing wonders at a remarkable clip, from microprocessors to portable telephones.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of wonders
Noun
  • To view this content, click on Cookie Preferences here or at the bottom of the page to allow all cookies.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The cookies combine chocolate, marshmallow and pieces of graham cracker, giving the classic campfire dessert a bakery-style makeover.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of cookies
Noun
  • An Amazon subcontracted delivery driver marvels at the company’s surveillance of his work combined with their hands-off attitude towards any liability.
    — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Here, age-old traditions fuse with contemporary flavors, archaeological marvels meet modernist museums, rugged peaks are juxtaposed against verdant plains, and stretches of sandy shorelines lead to charming inland villages.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of marvels
Noun
  • For the beach season, top it with fresh peaches coated in sweet and spicy pepper jelly.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Basil Fruit Salad with Cottage Cheese Made with cucumbers, blueberries, and peaches dressed in a light orange vinaigrette, this salad is a sleeper hit.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of peaches
Noun
  • Marty Brown 5-yard run after two beauts from Darian Mensah to Malachi Toney on an eight-play, 89-yard drive.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
  • As for the performance T-shirts in the lineup, the oversized, moisture-wicking beauts are meant to turn heads in their color-happy Turmeric iteration.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
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“Beauties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beauties. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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