as in dream
something very good of its kind
the brand new car was a jim-dandy
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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
a jim-dandy guitarist who would be an asset to any garage band
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jim-dandy
Noun
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His Jonas – pronounced YO-nash in English – dreams of having a restaurant but is stifled as an ex-con with a fraud conviction.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026 -
While growing fintech company Esusu to be a billion-dollar success, its creators were even willing to sleep in a Denny’s to get their dream off the ground.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But that is the context of a wonderful performance.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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And serialization is a glorious, wonderful thing that happens automatically to a show that people love.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For one day only, a classic roadside pitstop will be transformed into a desert beauty destination, inviting guests to cruise through the brand's universe of color, glow and artistry through a series of interactive touch points.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Feelings and thoughts about fleeting beauty, minimalism, suffering, the natural world, and way more come through in these thoughtfully designed and assembled cars that some people build their entire personalities around.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Alliums are excellent neighbors to beets, brassicas, tomatoes, and more.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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This bracelet makes an excellent Mother’s Day jewelry gift.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These tasty wonders will make dish duty a breeze.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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A little perspective can often do wonders for a mental adjustment.—
Chi Varnado,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Curtis Strange continues to be absolutely terrific working The Masters alongside the equally terrific Scott Van Pelt for ESPN.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Munson is a terrific burst of fresh air, enlivening the coach car with humor built from relationship foibles.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One one side, a lovely mother and daughter in the middle of planning her wedding.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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This is a lovely array of dresses, and it is pulled from a collection that DAM’s fans and supporters can easily admire.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Built between 70 and 80 CE, the Roman Colosseum remains one of the engineering marvels of the world.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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They were also treated to a celestial marvel, witnessing a total solar eclipse from beyond the moon.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Jim-dandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jim-dandy. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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