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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This recipe calls for a whopping 6 cups of those blue beauties, and the taste pay-off is huge.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026 -
With more than ninety works, the galleries are thronged with beauties, many of whom refuse to be pinned down to a gender.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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And so to watch those guys get drafted, man, and live out a component of their dreams.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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One of Richins’ doozies involved Irene Gilbert.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
14 Aug. 2025
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Social media has done wonders to expand the conversation around estrangement and provide analysis, connection, and validation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The natural wonders of the United States of America are indeed a unique asset, and generations of Americans have risen to this calling.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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Transitioning land for new crop Through the bankruptcy process, Del Monte canceled its 20-year contracts, which last year yielded about 74,000 tons of cling peaches.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Collins recommends the George IV, O'Henry, Rio Oso Gem, Suncrest, and Silver Logan for peaches, and singles out the Snow Queen nectarine for its balance of sweetness and acidity.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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And although this recipe calls for the instant version of Cream of Wheat, using the regular will yield a pancake with a bit more of the very light crunch that won these beauts so many fans.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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The empire’s architectural marvels are perhaps its most visible contributions.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
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Known for archaeological marvels and seaside escapes, millions of tourists visit Albania for its rich history and culture.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Humdingers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humdingers. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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