DILLIES Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

dillies

noun

plural of dilly

as in beauties

something very good of its kind came up with a dilly of an idea to get the fledgling company off the ground

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Noun

These regions are already incredibly cinematic, but finding undiscovered beauties to shoot in this land was a true moment of pride and triumph.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Still, every spare inch is crammed with more than 32 different kinds of orchids imported from around the world, including such beauties as the flame-like Epidendrum radicans and the rare Dimorphorchis lowii.

— Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of beauties

Noun

Afterward, Lindsay offered a lesson to high school football players about finding a way to stay the course to fulfill your dreams.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Looking to win a rubber match to keep their fledgling postseason dreams alive, the Twins turned in a lackluster performance in a 9-2 rout by the Cleveland Guardians in front of 17,676 at Target Field.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of dreams

Noun

The reliable farmers’ market isn’t about picking out the best peaches or produce, but about building relationships and connecting with your community.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
The more than a century-old farm sells apples, peaches, cider, treats and wine.

— Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of peaches

Noun

The Scene The Bayeux Tapestry, which went on display in the British Museum this week, is one of the wonders of the medieval world.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
The analog Chicago that the Dessens currently occupy has left so much room for technological development that Velocity Tech is producing wonders at a remarkable clip, from microprocessors to portable telephones.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of wonders

Noun

Newly interested in landscape design, Kim’s mother also cultivated the property’s garden, grooming its old red pine tree and planting the grounds with tulips, chrysanthemums, and daisies.

— Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Many varieties of daisies benefit from deadheading, and August is the perfect time to do it.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of daisies

Noun

Everyone will be racing to the table to grab a second–er, third–helping of these smoky gems.

— Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
My colleagues would stock up on skin care gems during trips to Seoul, convinced that Korea was home to some of the most innovative options in that space.

— Sophie Dunne, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

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