dandies

plural of dandy

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of dandies Carousing dandies like Pulp's Jarvis Cocker and Oasis' Liam Gallagher also know that rock stars should be larger than life; their Union Jerk high jinks were refreshing after years of fame-shy American alt-rockers. Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dandies
Noun
  • These beauties are smaller, with the foliage growing about 12 inches tall and the flowers extending above.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Like a lot of aging Hollywood beauties, La Quinta looks better than ever — and that’s saying something, because this place has always been a true jewel of the desert.
    Jenny Peters, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Could the trio of old dudes play well?
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Every New Yorker is well acquainted with the dudes hawking everything from purses to Blu-Rays on busy streets.
    Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • These aren’t just pilots—they’re young men and women balancing ambition with sacrifice, chasing dreams while missing time with family and friends.
    Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • West Elm’s Open Box Outlet Deals include a variety of stylish furniture and decor to make your backyard the space of your dreams.
    Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The top five on this list are spinach, strawberries, kale, grapes, and peaches.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Sweet, juicy, and hydrating, peaches deliver essential nutrients, like vitamins C and A, and potassium.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Dandies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dandies. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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