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noun

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Recent Examples of dandy
Adjective
The collection blends classic country tailoring with a dandy sensibility, staying true to the core of the Louis Vuitton Men’s aesthetic. Essence, 6 June 2025 Lenny’s signature Chrome Hearts style perfectly captures the spirit of this theme — Black style, razor-sharp tailoring, and dandy tradition. Michelle Lee, People.com, 7 May 2025
Noun
Matthew Liberatore looks like a legit starting pitcher In his latest dandy — a seven-inning, one-run affair on Saturday afternoon — Liberatore again showed why Marmol and pitching coach Dusty Blake were adamant about placing him in the rotation to start the season. Katie Woo, New York Times, 26 May 2025 Anne Hathaway in Bulgari With a Carolina Herrera white shirt and striped skirt inspired by the archives of legendary editor and OG dandy André Leon Talley, a major statement necklace was the only finishing touch option. Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dandy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dandy
Adjective
  • The hiding spot seemed like an excellent spot for avoiding the sun and potential predators, but Fowler didn't feel quite the same.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
  • Performance has also been excellent so far compared to peers and a benchmark index.
    Jesse Pound, CNBC, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Several dudes have been faster than a speeding bullet and leaped tall buildings with a single bound.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 July 2025
  • Oswald, Sirhan Sirhan, Chapman, Ray, the dude who almost killed Reagan to make Jodie Foster fall in love with him (didn't work).
    Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • There’s a rare beauty in waking up to the reddish-orange glow of the morning sun over lush vineyards after a good night’s sleep under a twinkling night sky.
    Rafael Peña, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
  • Send Vogue’s senior beauty & wellness editor an email at beauty@vogue.com.
    Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • So many wonderful age gap and power dynamics going on in this novel that really set the tone for a whole generation of writers to come.
    Hattie Williams July 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
  • This no-churn ice cream recipe extracts all the wonderful flavor from the corn by simmering both the kernels and cobs in whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk to make sure every bite is filled with corn flavor.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • The songstress and entertainer shared her special news with her fans on Instagram by posting a beautiful photo of her and her beau, NBA star of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 11 July 2025
  • In the closing minutes of the second episode, Jess (Megan Stalter), the brash American protagonist of Netflix’s Too Much, lies down with the mix CD her new British beau, Felix (Will Sharpe), has made for her.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • After having her Star Wars dreams come true by playing fan-favorite Fennec Shand in The Mandalorian, Ming-Na Wen recently realized another exciting vision with a role in The Karate Kid franchise in the new film Karate Kid: Legends.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • With the help of a starlet named Vera, her dream of meeting him slowly takes shape.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • This is a great UFC fight card that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
  • This is a place where costumes do a lot of heavy lifting, and Cady is a great example, her wardrobe shows us what is happening to her inside.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • The combination of mechanics and electronics to extract every nuance from the grooves of a vinyl pressing is a wonder of engineering and enjoying a renaissance in the age of digital music.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • These woven wonders are sure to spark a little joy in your accessories closet—with just the right dose of seasonal cheer.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 11 July 2025

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“Dandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dandy. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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