as in beauty
something very good of its kind
while the old crooner is now well past his prime, Grandma still harkens back to the "daisy of a performance" he could give in his heyday
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Recent Examples of daisy
The reimagined interior evokes that floral namesake, with decor inspired by the region’s famous golden daisy fields.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
The wreath’s faux flowers include daisies, lavender, jasmine, and other wildflowers for an overall bright and just-picked look.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026
The daisy-like blooms also attract parasitic wasps, lacewings, and hoverflies that will feed on harmful pests.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
This annual produces daisy-like flowers in all colors of the rainbow, from bright yellow and pink to deep purple.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
The wreath’s faux flowers include daisies, lavender, jasmine, and other wildflowers for an overall bright and just-picked look.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026
The daisy-like blooms also attract parasitic wasps, lacewings, and hoverflies that will feed on harmful pests.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
This annual produces daisy-like flowers in all colors of the rainbow, from bright yellow and pink to deep purple.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daisy
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There is one particularly inventive sequence that blends a rendering of Mario in his original 2D 8-bit form, blurry pixels and all, with the 3D beauty of the more modern iterations.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Amal Clooney, queen of classic beauty and glamour, has decided to test it out.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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For travelers with an adventurous spirit, Costa Rica’s South Pacific is a dream come true.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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But what was once a distant dream is now coming true for more and more authors, all up and down the ladder of literary fame and prestige.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Their large selection of ciders ranges from dry with orange pippins to semi-dry with fresh raspberry.—
Marissa Wu,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2023
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Except someone did eventually hear it—the good folks at Freedom to Spend, known for reissuing all kinds of wonders from the experimental past, who took it upon themselves to sort through all 1200 tapes submitted to the ND zine over the course of its run before landing upon Larrison’s.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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Poor Landscaping Good landscaping can truly work wonders, while overgrown plants will immediately give off a chaotic look and detract from the architectural features on the exterior of your home, according to Farnan.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
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However, these early quartz marvels had a couple of drawbacks.—
David Szondy
March 28,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
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Riekenberg marvels at what Jimenez did in that victory.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Though Metayer Bowen and her husband had only been married for a few years, they were described by friends as high school sweethearts.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Another set of high school sweethearts, Kris and Jessica Bryant wed in their native Las Vegas in January 2017.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Daisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daisy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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