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
The bouquet includes daisies, cornflowers, eucalyptus, roses, orchids, a waterlily dahlia, and more — all in pretty pastel hues of pink, orange, green, and blue.
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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
The kit includes seeds for growing daisies, basil, or aloe.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 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
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
The kit includes seeds for growing daisies, basil, or aloe.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 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
Noun
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Just don’t be afraid to bring these aged beauties into a more modern space.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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These Southern-style buttermilk beauties bake up tall, flaky, and golden, with a soft interior that’s just waiting for butter, honey, or jam.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Sadly, his college ball dreams didn’t come to fruition after the coach who called him up retired.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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But your kid with pro athlete dreams is likely not part of the 70%.—
Jonathan Carone,
Parents,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Wednesday, July 28, Beef Goulash, California veggies, whole grain dinner roll, peaches, milk.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Made with cucumbers, blueberries, and peaches dressed in a light orange vinaigrette, this salad is a sleeper hit.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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It’s worked wonders on my dry skin and dark circles, especially when combined with a thick moisturizer and eye cream.—
Emma Greene,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Using a mild dish soap and water solution will work wonders.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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