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Recent Examples of dilly Pick-a-dilly Craft Fair St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd. Houston Chronicle, 29 Sep. 2019
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Noun
  • Studying at Columbia—the home of such Palestinian scholars as Edward Said and Rashid Khalidi—had always been a dream of Khalil’s.
    Aida Alami, New Yorker, 21 May 2025
  • However, as humanity stands on the precipice of a technological revolution, particularly with the convergence of quantum computing and artificial intelligence the sustainability and viability of UBI as a global approach might no longer be a distant dream but a tangible reality.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The model suggests that the daisies stabilize the climate in a way that allows the planet to maintain an optimal temperature for both types to live.
    Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2025
  • The original daisy was made with brandy, triple sec, and lime juice.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • Each of the supporting companies brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, ensuring that ame pippin will have the resources and support needed to succeed.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Their large selection of ciders ranges from dry with orange pippins to semi-dry with fresh raspberry.
    Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2023
Noun
  • The only win is a lulu — a near no-hitter for right-hander Storm Davis, the youngest Oriole who handcuffs the Tigers, 3-1.
    Mike Klingaman, baltimoresun.com, 24 June 2018
  • For the second time in four years, Lululemon Athletica (lulu, +3.43%) is looking for a new fit.
    Fortune, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2018
Noun
  • Rosenblatt gives her a humdinger of a first act closing speech complete with the kind of curtain line actors kill for.
    David Benedict, Variety, 7 May 2025
  • The Pope Trump image was followed by a couple other humdingers over the weekend, including a new plan to reopen Alcatraz (?).
    Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
Noun
  • Transparent — these see-through beauts with wrap-up ankle straps are in a league of their own, saying a lot without ever appearing too flashy.
    Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025
  • All hues look fabulous in photos and the long-wearing, crease-proof claims are true, too—these beauts simply do not budge.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025

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“Dilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilly. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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