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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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as in dreams
something very good of its kind
that fish is a beauty
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Recent Examples of beauties
From bluebirds to woodpeckers to hummingbirds, these avian beauties add music and movement to yards and gardens all throughout the South.
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Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Check out Bond's current offerings on Moda Operandi, including pieces that caught our eye like the Mystic necklace, a tassel-like beaded number that's great for adding sparkle to your décolletage, or the Ophelia earrings, a truly unique set of dangling amethyst beauties.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Some of the best oyster plates on the market are vintage, like this set of six midcentury beauties.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
From cat-eye beauties to throwback, oversized statement makers, these glasses will take you from parade float to bar crawl in style (while elevating your ensembles year-round).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
There’s no doubt that Monroe was and continues to be one of the most influential beauties in our culture.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 June 2026
Owners roll out their beauties with pride to celebrate the legacy of once-upon-a-time Motor City know-how and delight crowds.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
But also so are the beauties and the possibilities of rising above it.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
These beauties are perfect on their own, but feel free to add a dollop of hot sauce for an extra kick of flavor.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Check out Bond's current offerings on Moda Operandi, including pieces that caught our eye like the Mystic necklace, a tassel-like beaded number that's great for adding sparkle to your décolletage, or the Ophelia earrings, a truly unique set of dangling amethyst beauties.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Some of the best oyster plates on the market are vintage, like this set of six midcentury beauties.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
From cat-eye beauties to throwback, oversized statement makers, these glasses will take you from parade float to bar crawl in style (while elevating your ensembles year-round).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
There’s no doubt that Monroe was and continues to be one of the most influential beauties in our culture.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 June 2026
Owners roll out their beauties with pride to celebrate the legacy of once-upon-a-time Motor City know-how and delight crowds.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
But also so are the beauties and the possibilities of rising above it.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
These beauties are perfect on their own, but feel free to add a dollop of hot sauce for an extra kick of flavor.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beauties
Noun
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The goddesses were always women first.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
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Drawn from the museum’s founding collection, the exhibitions aim trace the evolution of human culture through storytelling, from ancient sculptures of gods and goddesses to Renaissance paintings to photographs, comics, and modern cinema, including props and costumes from the Lucas Archives.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For one, the inspiring and bonding experience of Cowgirl Up—a week where women from across the globe come to live out their dreams of an iconic ranch stay—and not only release, but exercise their inner cowboy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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These memories of his brief, sad human life are uneasy dreams that Lestat wakes from on his tour bus as the sun sets over the road to Toledo.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Pouring a gallon of boiling water directly onto the mound at this time can kill most or all of the brood and queens in the colony.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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Throughout history, kings, queens and other members of the royal family have donned luxurious fur stoles, floor-length fur coats, capes with mink trims and cloaks with ermine edges (that's weasel fur).—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Noun
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For a day trip, casually head to one of the world’s natural wonders, only 18 miles away, to Yellowstone National Park.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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My polite humbleness had worked wonders.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 June 2026
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Not surprisingly, some of the most addictive foods named in the study were grocery store junk foods — ultraprocessed cookies, cakes, doughnuts, muffins, pies, pizza, chips, candy and other snack foods.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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If for some reason the code still isn't working, try clearing your browser's cookies and cache, or attempt to apply the code in an incognito window.—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Noun
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In the biography, Bluett marvels at Diallo’s devotion to his faith, especially his memorization of the Quran.—
Leila Tarakji,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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Today's armies are logistical marvels, with each combat platoon representing the sharp tip of a very long supply spear.—
David Szondy
June 03,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
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This one pairs peaches and honey for a lusciously cool treat.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
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Grilled peaches brushed with Basil Hayden Toast, brown sugar and wagyu tallow glaze, also finished with blue cheese crumbles.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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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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And although this recipe calls for the instant version of Cream of Wheat, using the regular will yield a pancake with a bit more of the very light crunch that won these beauts so many fans.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Beauties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beauties. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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