as in excellent
of the very best kind
that's a dandy new racing bike
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as in dude
a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance
that dandy was willing to spend all day and hundreds of dollars just to get the perfect pair of shoes
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
that new PDA is a dandy
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Recent Examples of dandy
Tom Bentley, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Certainly George Mullen could be Douglas’ Andrew Shepherd 30 years later with a few tweaks here and there and some thick glasses – and that’s just dandy, actually.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Mountain & Sackett, a brand synonymous with quality neckwear, is at the forefront of this trend, offering ties perfect for both the classic formal dresser and the modern dandy.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The Sea Spirits Distillery in Kula (dandy rum cocktails!), the Kanahā Pond Wildlife Sanctuary in Kahului (the stilts!), the swimmable beaches in Kihei, seeing whale tails and spouts many times … yes.
—Tom Bentley, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Certainly George Mullen could be Douglas’ Andrew Shepherd 30 years later with a few tweaks here and there and some thick glasses – and that’s just dandy, actually.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
The contents of the treatise could be described as a form of dandyism for idle samurai, and Mishima was a modern samurai dandy.
—Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Mountain & Sackett, a brand synonymous with quality neckwear, is at the forefront of this trend, offering ties perfect for both the classic formal dresser and the modern dandy.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dandy
Adjective
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He’s been excellent in dealing with traffic, as the Golden Knights put more bodies in front of him on Tuesday than pretty much the first four games.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of iron.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN,
Health,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The long-term late-night hosts are now, and have always been, dudes.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Great dude, knows how to uplift your spirit, knows always the right thing to say at the right moment.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Case in point: the rapper and singer has only been to two Met Galas, but both her fashion and beauty looks have cemented themselves as some of the most memorable to date.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
3 May 2025
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok—or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Washington Capitals, won 4-1 against Montreal Last week: 7 Sean: 4 Dom: 9 Pierre-Luc Dubois had a fine first round, but zero goals and two assists were still a step down from his wonderful regular season.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Big, wonderful, funny, horrible, strange, sad, great life.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Hudson accompanied her beau to the interview, wearing a matching sweatshirt with Belichick.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Monica also was seen watching Brown’s headlining performance from the side of the stage next to Breezy’s manager and her beau, Anthony Wilson.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Otherwise, a ton of talented players got to achieve their dreams this weekend.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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However, LeSean McCoy's Philadelphia Eagles gave K.C. nightmares and celebrated their dreams that came tr... NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Cancer, a disease that doesn’t discriminate and spares no one from its reach, has long been one of humanity’s greatest adversaries.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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This is a great UFC Fight Night that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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Guests are guided through the night sky’s wonders using an 11-inch computerized telescope.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The new book penned by Penn, 50, and Kim, 49, is aimed at young readers and celebrates people diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the wonders of their brains in playful rhyme and humor.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Dandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dandy. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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