as in beauties
something very good of its kind
while the old crooner is now well past his prime, Grandma still harkens back to the "daisy of a performance" he could give in his heyday
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Recent Examples of daisies
Another standout, silymarin (which is extracted from milk thistle, a plant related to daisies and ragweeds), helps prevent oil oxidation—the culprit behind clogged pores and early signs of aging—while salicylic acid delivers gentle, pore-clearing exfoliation for a clearer complexion over time.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
The under-$30 wreath features silk daisies, eucalyptus leaves, jasmine, lavender, wildflowers, and delicate berry clusters arranged on a sturdy 24-inch frame for a pop of color that feels cheerful, not overdone.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
The bouquet includes daisies, cornflowers, eucalyptus, roses, orchids, a waterlily dahlia, and more — all in pretty pastel hues of pink, orange, green, and blue.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
These reactions may also occur in people allergic to chrysanthemums, marigolds, or daisies.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Tessa Thompson chose a dress from that same collection, a strapless ankle-length dress that was beautifully shaped and embellished all over with silk yellow daisies.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Gerbera daisies have a clumping growth habit and may be divided at the roots, as long as separated clumps each have a least one crown, for propagation purposes.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
Its bottle itself is a veritable objet d’art — adorned by daisies almost as delicate as the scent concoction found inside.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
For gardeners who want to keep the planting bed all white, adding white companion plantings like sweet alyssum, nemesia or daisies maintains the color scheme and helps provide diverse plantings to attract beneficial insects into the garden to help with pest problems.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
The under-$30 wreath features silk daisies, eucalyptus leaves, jasmine, lavender, wildflowers, and delicate berry clusters arranged on a sturdy 24-inch frame for a pop of color that feels cheerful, not overdone.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
The bouquet includes daisies, cornflowers, eucalyptus, roses, orchids, a waterlily dahlia, and more — all in pretty pastel hues of pink, orange, green, and blue.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
These reactions may also occur in people allergic to chrysanthemums, marigolds, or daisies.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Tessa Thompson chose a dress from that same collection, a strapless ankle-length dress that was beautifully shaped and embellished all over with silk yellow daisies.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Gerbera daisies have a clumping growth habit and may be divided at the roots, as long as separated clumps each have a least one crown, for propagation purposes.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
Its bottle itself is a veritable objet d’art — adorned by daisies almost as delicate as the scent concoction found inside.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
For gardeners who want to keep the planting bed all white, adding white companion plantings like sweet alyssum, nemesia or daisies maintains the color scheme and helps provide diverse plantings to attract beneficial insects into the garden to help with pest problems.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for daisies
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Senior digital design editor Zoë Sessums snagged her wishbone chairs at a small antique sale in Maine, and after repairs to the paper cord seats, the Danish beauties were as good as new.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
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Visit in January for the best chance of enjoying these beauties in optimal wintry weather.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 When dreams collide with walls, craft a clear plan.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Using a slotted spoon, remove peaches from water; place directly into an ice water bath for one minute.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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Wednesday, July 28, Beef Goulash, California veggies, whole grain dinner roll, peaches, milk.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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And its 10-year-old narrator wonders in the opening moments if women would be different if they were made from dust, too.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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The finish is like a veil with a light-reflecting brightness that does wonders at camouflaging darkness and discoloration.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
1 Feb. 2026
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