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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Such dreams of prosperity are only permitted for so long.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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There's no shortage of viewers who, upon watching the film as a child, saw Dracula in both their nightmares and dreams.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of the all-time beauties of film, with acting chops.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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For better results, plant these delicate beauties in spring after the danger of frost has passed.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In fact, our parent tester of 2 and 4 year olds revealed that a little soap and water works wonders on most surfaces.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Guardians’ pitching plan worked wonders for the first six innings.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The two are pictured standing under an arc of flowers, which include bright yellow sunflowers and white daisies.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Mountain bikers can enjoy views of the San Diego-Coronado Bridge, Balboa Park and blooms of crown daisies in the spring at Morley Field Trail Gateway.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To better the chances of experiencing unexplained phenomena there, 10Best recommends attending a public investigation with a small group or scheduling a private exploration.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Biology deals with data and observable phenomena, but here the problem is one of complexity.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Doozies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doozies. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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