variants
also doozers
as in dreams
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 doozies
One of Richins’ doozies involved Irene Gilbert.
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Tony Schick, ProPublica, 14 Aug. 2025
Tony Schick, ProPublica, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doozies
Noun
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Saft’s decorating dreams began early.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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His legacy will continue to inspire not only athletes but anyone who has ever been told their dreams were impossible.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Laneige Water Sleeping Mask Laneige became a household name thanks to its lip sleeping mask, but this overnight cream is no slack with the beauties either.—
Shalwah Evans,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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One of the all-time beauties of film, with acting chops.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One wonders, naturally, what the likes of the late New Yorker critic Kael — or, say, Roger Ebert, for that matter — would think of the idea of a robotic technology attempting to replicate their voice while reviewing movies.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Popular among outdoor enthusiasts and leisure travelers for its clear water, natural wonders like the towering Baobab trees, and unique wildlife, Madagascar has historically been a great place to celebrate a big trip.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These reactions may also occur in people allergic to chrysanthemums, marigolds, or daisies.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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Tessa Thompson chose a dress from that same collection, a strapless ankle-length dress that was beautifully shaped and embellished all over with silk yellow daisies.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Thank you to these worldwide phenomenons for gracing us at our small mom and pop shop.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Some parapsychologists, people who study paranormal phenomena, believe the explanation lies in dogs’ extrasensory perception, or ESP—mental abilities beyond the five senses.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Popular Science,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Made in Italy, the beauts are marked by incredible attention to detail and top craftsmanship, because every part of your body deserves to be treated with something this chic — earlobes included.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Doozies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doozies. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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