jim-dandies

noun

plural of jim-dandy
as in beauties
something very good of its kind the brand new car was a jim-dandy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jim-dandies
  1. beauties
  2. dreams
  3. hot stuff
  4. wonders
  5. peaches
Noun
  • California naturalist John Muir compared the two valleys’ beauties, but that was before Hetch Hetchy Valley was transformed by the O’Shaughnessy Dam into a massive reservoir.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • Shopping market editor Kate McGregor’s new favorite sheets, these scalloped percale beauties from Rebecca Udall, are 50% off right now.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
Definition of beauties
Noun
  • My mind stays close to the many tender dreams that form the foundation of grief, desire, love, and living.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
  • Oyelowo will portray Randall, a former cycling champion whose own dreams were cut short.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 July 2026
Definition of dreams
Noun
  • Yeah, who would’ve thought that putting hot stuff up your rectum could be risky.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • There was a time when atomic clocks looked like pretty hot stuff.
    — David Szondy, New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of hot stuff
Noun
  • Because the color mashup makes a bold statement on its own, there’s no need to go overboard with accessories; ivory pumps and a matching purse work wonders here.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 23 July 2026
  • They had just been relegated to what is now the Championship and Joe Royle, who had worked wonders with consecutive promotions, had run out of steam.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of wonders
Noun
  • Summer is the best time to dine out in Denver, when farm-to-table restaurants become abundant with fresh Colorado produce such as Rocky Ford melons, Olathe sweet corn and Palisade peaches.
    — Beth Rankin, Denver Post, 27 July 2026
  • Made with peaches, blueberries, cucumber, and basil, this salad is a sleeper hit.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 23 July 2026
Definition of peaches
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“Jim-dandies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jim-dandies. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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