as in beauty
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 daisy
In the photo for the post, a casual and chic Charlotte poses among a bed of daisies, wearing a striped sweater and jeans.
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Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 2 May 2026
The periwinkle-violet, daisy-shape flowers are highlighted with cheerful yellow eyes.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 1 May 2026
His hand gripped the side bar of an umbrella stroller that had a toddler kicking her legs up, dressed in daisy-print overalls.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
What dandelions actually are Dandelions, known scientifically as Taraxacum officinale, are a flowering perennial in the Asteraceae (aster/daisy) family.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
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Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 2 May 2026
The periwinkle-violet, daisy-shape flowers are highlighted with cheerful yellow eyes.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 1 May 2026
His hand gripped the side bar of an umbrella stroller that had a toddler kicking her legs up, dressed in daisy-print overalls.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
What dandelions actually are Dandelions, known scientifically as Taraxacum officinale, are a flowering perennial in the Asteraceae (aster/daisy) family.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daisy
Noun
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Miss Yvonne insisted on her beauty constantly, unapologetically, nonstop, even when no one asked.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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The festival is broken into two halves, with an Intermission Party in between, featuring festive food, creative opportunities, and music, offering a chance to mingle with the artists and fellow guests amid the beauty of the farm.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Then there are those fighting and clawing to extend their NFL dream, such as Mason Reiger, who signed as a rookie free agent because his draft stock tanked because of medical evaluation.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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What was once street play and schoolyard competition now carries the weight of a national dream.—
Ricci Shryock,
NPR,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Their large selection of ciders ranges from dry with orange pippins to semi-dry with fresh raspberry.—
Marissa Wu,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2023
Noun
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The series is not just a chronicle of the planet’s wonders but a specific act of historical homage.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Food and drink Mostrador, Marram’s singular food concept, is an elevated counter service spot with Uruguayan flair (no wonder, as it is helmed by an Uruguayan team that knows a thing or two about fantastic beach food).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Now, the annual weekend Pennsylvania Firefly Festival celebrates their presence and creates excitement surrounding the late-June marvel.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Under his leadership, Apple became not just a product company but an operational machine and a supply chain marvel.—
Paul Hardart,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Dolly Parton is a living doll, a sweetheart.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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The Mooneys were high school sweethearts and have been married for 62 years.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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“Daisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daisy. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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