as in beauties
something very good of its kind
the concert concluded with a humdinger of a fireworks display
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humdingers
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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 -
One of the all-time beauties of film, with acting chops.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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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
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One of Richins’ doozies involved Irene Gilbert.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
14 Aug. 2025
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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
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Even though the creations are around the size of a child’s palm, they’re decorated with vivid, colorful scenes like koi swimming in a pond, bunnies enjoying the smell of flowers, and some are even shaped to resemble peaches, oranges, and apples—they’re truly works of art.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Watch carefully to ensure peaches don’t burn.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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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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Though Beetlejuice exists in a macabre wonderland (its practical effects are still marvels), the film never loses its gooey center.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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But there are many misconceptions that persist about these metabolic marvels.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Humdingers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humdingers. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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