variants
or doozie
also doozer
as in dream
something very good of its kind
you don't make mistakes very often, but when you do, it's a real doozy
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Recent Examples of doozy
The first way was by providing a characteristically physical presence with seven hits — including this doozy.
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Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Fabian is working with authorities Put on your tin foil hat because here’s a doozy.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
Then, in the end credits, the filmmakers wholly exit the simulacrum with a doozy of a reveal.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Leave it to Danny McBride to let fly a doozy.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
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Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Fabian is working with authorities Put on your tin foil hat because here’s a doozy.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
Then, in the end credits, the filmmakers wholly exit the simulacrum with a doozy of a reveal.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Leave it to Danny McBride to let fly a doozy.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doozy
Noun
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These kinds of breakthroughs are no longer a distant dream.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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In 1963, Johnson moved from Elizabeth, N.J. to bustling 42nd Street to follow her dreams of being a Broadway star and to learn more about New York City’s gay community.—
Tourmaline,
Time,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The highest chance to see the phenomenon is forecast throughout northern Canada and Alaska.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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In 2020, Miranda reflected on the Hamilton phenomenon in an interview with Rolling Stone.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
Noun
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This is a humdinger of a pollinator plant, attracting not only humming bees and butterflies, but a host of other insects, too.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
24 May 2025
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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
Noun
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Korea's Jeju Island, a lush tropical destination full of natural wonders, is bringing back its World Heritage Festival this July.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2025
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That is, putting the current environmental crisis in the long context of Earth history can do wonders for one’s mood.—
Tim Weed
June 4,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Amenities: Restaurants, bars, pool, spa, fitness center, beauty salon, kid’s club, sea access Insider Tip: Don’t forget to book a treatment at the new Dior Spa Eden-Roc, just opened last season.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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The resort provides stunning villas and suites for guests that were designed to capture the beauty and warmth of the region.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Anyway, Breville doles out sales sparingly, and this little corker is $50 off for the spring sale.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
31 Mar. 2025
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The final scene — a real corker — was filmed at City Hall.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Doozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doozy. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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