Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fancy Dan
Noun
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Much like the advice of Beau Brummell, a close friend of the future King George IV who in the 19th century helped define Royal Ascot’s dress code.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026 -
The original dandy—most famously embodied by figures like Beau Brummell in 18th-century Britain—was a man whose primary purpose was to stand out by being impeccably groomed and dressed.—
Ty Gaskins,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Melvin Combs, the dark-skinned, pretty boy with the toothy, megawatt smile, was a co-conspirator in a case that would send some members of his crew to prison for up to 12 years.—
Aliya S. King,
VIBE.com,
6 Dec. 2025
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This was the last time Leo would try to headline a big-budget movie still looking like the pretty boy of Titanic; after this, his next four films were for either Martin Scorsese or Steven Spielberg.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to a potential new beau, Randolph wants Ainsley to find herself in season 3.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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At the top of her list is a new beau.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Noun
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That dude hasn’t been here in years.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
18 June 2026
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Jay, dude, why bother at this point?—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The jay system is rooted in Buddhist dietary practice and is widely recognized by Thai vendors, so spotting the symbol on a cart or menu is a reliable signal.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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The district further encouraged the public to report dead birds — particularly crows, jays, and magpies which are especially susceptible to the West Nile virus — to the California Department of Public Health to aid with mosquito surveillance and control efforts.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Open since 1961 and still family-owned, the Honolulu institution remains a favorite among locals and visitors alike, serving classic combinations of rice, macaroni salad and protein-rich entrees.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The combination creates a creamy, silky macaroni baked in a flaky piecrust.—
Micah A Leal,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The doctor was a large, hale man, with a coxcomb of thinning red hair.—
Adam O’Fallon Price,
Harper's magazine,
10 June 2019
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“Fancy Dan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fancy%20Dan. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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