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
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 May 2025
Guest curated by Monica L. Miller, Barnard College’s chair of African Studies, in partnership with the Costume Institute’s chief curator Andrew Bolton, the exhibition will take a deep dive into the evolution of dandy style and the use of clothing as a form of self-expression.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025
Kaitlyn Schwanemann, NBC news, 5 May 2025
This focus on showcasing Black identity via the dandies who have influenced culture as far back as the 19th century inspired Met Gala guests in multifarious ways, but sparkle and an accent on custom designs ruled the night.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
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Adjective
It is organized into 12 sections, each representing a characteristic that defines dandy style.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 May 2025
Guest curated by Monica L. Miller, Barnard College’s chair of African Studies, in partnership with the Costume Institute’s chief curator Andrew Bolton, the exhibition will take a deep dive into the evolution of dandy style and the use of clothing as a form of self-expression.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Black dandy: More than a century of sharp tailoring, resistance and attitude
An evolution of Black men’s style and tailoring, which the Met Gala will celebrate Monday.
—Kaitlyn Schwanemann, NBC news, 5 May 2025
This focus on showcasing Black identity via the dandies who have influenced culture as far back as the 19th century inspired Met Gala guests in multifarious ways, but sparkle and an accent on custom designs ruled the night.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dandy
Adjective
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Additionally, having read about the extensive fabric testing conducted by Article to ensure abrasion resistance (150% more testing than industry standard!), I was reassured that this would be an excellent investment piece for our home.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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That means that barring a massive night by Brunson -- who is dealing with two excellent perimeter defenders in Jrue Holiday and Derrick White -- the Celtics should be able to not only win, but cover, for the second game in a row.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Jesus was single, never married; Disciples were all dudes ….—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Those are three really, really talented, strong, athletic dudes playing outside hitter for these teams.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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After stepping back from the spotlight, Gary Sinise is letting fans in on his family's private battle with cancer − and finding beauty after tragedy.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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She’s covered the rise of AI beauty tech, including Lash Extensions From an AI Robot: Is This the Future of Beauty?—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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And now more people can experience this wonderful adventure on Netflix starting May 15, 2025.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Colombia’s coastal cities are famous for their cuisine, but don’t overlook their wonderful street foods.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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For months now, Taylor Swift fans have been playing their own version of where’s Waldo, waiting (sometimes impatiently) for the superstar to appear in public with her beau, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
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Ciara is there with her beau, Russell Wilson, as Future walks the carpet not far behind them.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
6 May 2025
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Career experts agree dream jobs and large salaries don't always come right away.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Below, Francis reflects back on his most memorable moments onstage and looks forward to his dream career.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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There is seemingly a show for each subgenre for fans of all those great 2000s series.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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White Smoke Billows from Vatican Chimney White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter's Basilica rang out on Thursday, signaling that a new pope—the 267th leader of the Catholic Church—had been chosen on the second day of the conclave.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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As the six pals confront issues in their relationships and experience a few unfortunate (but hilarious) travel mishaps along the way, viewers are simultaneously taken on a tour of the beautiful natural wonders and idyllic towns the Hudson Valley has to offer.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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For design lovers, that might mean visiting architectural icons, traveling to new places, traversing natural wonders, or trying new activities that flex certain skills.—
Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
9 May 2025
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“Dandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dandy. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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