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
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
Although Black dandy fashion prioritizes versatility and self-expression above all else, there are some defining style characteristics, Vogue writes.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Barry Scanlon, Boston Herald, 9 July 2025
Modern and classic Black dandies also tend to embrace bespoke tailoring, extravagant accessories and bold color palettes.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Adjective
The Rockies threatened in the top of the fourth but Giolito got out of it thanks to a dandy play to end the inning.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
Although Black dandy fashion prioritizes versatility and self-expression above all else, there are some defining style characteristics, Vogue writes.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Noun
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
Modern and classic Black dandies also tend to embrace bespoke tailoring, extravagant accessories and bold color palettes.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dandy
Adjective
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Bader was excellent early Saturday, notching a sacrifice fly to drive in Realmuto and hustling to right-center for a diving catch in the fifth.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Both are excellent places for birding, boating, fishing, hiking, and finding a little peace and quiet.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Anyhoodle, the three dudes went to a clearing and saw hanging net buckets and a stack of coconuts.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Rams have only allowed 46 total receiving yards to running backs this season, but the modern-day Matt Forte is just a different dude.—
Brad Evans,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The earthquake nterrupted the Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 beauty pageant in Cebu City, Philippines.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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So just remember that honesty isn’t necessarily about blurting out whatever judgment is on your mind—or holding someone else to your own standards about beauty.—
Miriam Kirmayer,
SELF,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Skor bars are a nonnegotiable addition; the cookies have the perfect toffee-to-chocolate ratio and wonderful texture.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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Today’s tech news follows; have a wonderful weekend.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After the surprise from her beau, the Aces star held her trophy and posed for photos with Engelbert and her family.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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McDade's beau lifted heavy weights in high school to do shot put, and was a D1 athlete at Penn State.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Are your security goals on course to support your bigger dreams in life?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Many surrealist artists cast women as muses or dream figures conjured for the male gaze.—
Sally Jane Brown,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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See how commonwealth compares to other states The classic Halloween symbol is also great at dividing the masses.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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At just $30, Universal Thread’s version is a great way to add the style to your rotation at a fraction of the price.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The stakes are relatively low, and the childhood wonder may not work for more cynical adult viewers, but Skeleton Crew is a solid example of Star Wars' unlimited potential to tell all kinds of stories without having to relate everything back to the Skywalker Saga.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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So grab your telescope — or just your imagination — and prepare to explore the luminous wonders above.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Dandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dandy. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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