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
John Hopewell, Variety, 29 July 2025
Freeman says the tailored silhouettes and intricate details of the Met Gala’s recent dandy theme is a good place to look for inspiration.
—Jasmine Fox-Suliaman, Glamour, 10 July 2025
Anne Halsey, JSTOR Daily, 6 Aug. 2025
The final quarterfinal match, at 8 a.m., should be a dandy, as George Wright members Joseph Lenane and Ben Spitz will vie for a spot in the semifinals.
—Barry Scanlon, Boston Herald, 9 July 2025
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Adjective
The skeleton of biochemist Enrique Berríos – a dandy, charmer, bar-room singer and re-developer of the Nazi serin gas and black cocaine cook for Augusto Pinochet’s DINA secret police – is found washed up on a beach in Uruguay.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 29 July 2025
Freeman says the tailored silhouettes and intricate details of the Met Gala’s recent dandy theme is a good place to look for inspiration.
—Jasmine Fox-Suliaman, Glamour, 10 July 2025
Noun
Henri thought Chase old-fashioned and a dandy, and publicly denounced Impressionism as academic and sentimental.
—Anne Halsey, JSTOR Daily, 6 Aug. 2025
The final quarterfinal match, at 8 a.m., should be a dandy, as George Wright members Joseph Lenane and Ben Spitz will vie for a spot in the semifinals.
—Barry Scanlon, Boston Herald, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dandy
Adjective
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The Steelers will have an opportunity to get back on track against an excellent Green Bay Packers squad next Sunday, before playing the Indianapolis Colts two days before the NFL trade deadline.—
Jon Conahan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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That’s because tipping isn’t in their culture, but Americans still might wish to add gratuity for excellent service.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Steelers-Bengals game presents an incredible nod to human potential, and a great chance to see two old dudes – both of whom just happen to be Super Bowl-winning QBs like Brady and Brees – duke it out.—
Coy Wire,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Way to take the high road, dude.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Finding one last meditation on the beauty of Majorca, head to Palma’s western outskirts by car to visit the Fundació Miró Mallorca, a museum on the property where the 20th-century Spanish painter Joan Miró lived and worked during the final years of his life.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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These are the words lead hairstylist Jawara Wauchope used to describe the beauty at this year’s Victoria’s Secret fashion show.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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She's been gone for over 20 years, and so to win this for a soap opera, playing a villain, is really wonderful.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Some, like the two headlining Christie’s upcoming Rare Watches auction in Geneva, have wonderful horological anomalies that set them apart from more run-of-the-mill references.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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Ever since the pop megastar appeared at a Kansas City Chiefs game in September 2023 to root on her new beau, tight end Travis Kelce, NFL viewership among young women has skyrocketed.—
Jennifer Halper,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Tran, who was previously linked romantically to Chris Brown and Robert Kardashian, walked hand-in-hand with her beau as nurses wheeled him to the operating room.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Though her identity is not at first known to Benedict, the woman turns out to be Sophie Baek, a secretive maid with big dreams.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
13 Oct. 2025
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With each brick laid at The Site, The Toy will document dad’s decades-long dream.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Given these complex three-way dynamics, Delhi will likely continue to upgrade ties to the Taliban regime, and support its efforts to gain greater independence from Pakistani influence.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Reese had some great tunes for her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
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Having players in their usual roles could do wonders for a rush defense and pass rush that have been inconsistent throughout Oliver’s injury.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Still, having a quality linebacker like Overshown would do wonders for the defense.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Dandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dandy. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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