as in beauties
something very good of its kind
fondly remembers his old Studebaker as being a peach of a car
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Recent Examples of peaches
Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Made with cucumbers, blueberries, and peaches dressed in a light orange vinaigrette, this salad is a sleeper hit.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026
This summer, for instance, TikTok couldn’t get enough of tomato flights, featuring slices of fresh, in-season tomatoes loaded with different toppings, as well as flights featuring ingredients like watermelon and peaches.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
Bacterial plant diseases include speck (a winter-surviving infection that attacks tomatoes), canker (which damages fruit trees including those producing apples and peaches), and blight (which rots melons, cucumbers, pumpkins, squash, peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, beans, and more).
—New Atlas, 10 Jan. 2026
Frozen peaches will work well in this dish.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
From Texas, there’s Shiner Holiday Cheer, brewed with pecans and peaches, and from Maine, Allagash Ski House, a winter White Ale.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
On deeper complexions, seemingly safe shades for fairer skin, such as soft pinks, pale peaches, and dusty roses, often disappoint—turning ashy, vanishing on impact, or sitting visibly on the skin's surface.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
That is followed by notes of honey, butterscotch, plums, peaches, and figs on the palate, and dark fruit and milk chocolate fading out on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2025
Noun
Wednesday, July 28, Beef Goulash, California veggies, whole grain dinner roll, peaches, milk.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Made with cucumbers, blueberries, and peaches dressed in a light orange vinaigrette, this salad is a sleeper hit.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026
This summer, for instance, TikTok couldn’t get enough of tomato flights, featuring slices of fresh, in-season tomatoes loaded with different toppings, as well as flights featuring ingredients like watermelon and peaches.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
Bacterial plant diseases include speck (a winter-surviving infection that attacks tomatoes), canker (which damages fruit trees including those producing apples and peaches), and blight (which rots melons, cucumbers, pumpkins, squash, peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, beans, and more).
—New Atlas, 10 Jan. 2026
Frozen peaches will work well in this dish.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
From Texas, there’s Shiner Holiday Cheer, brewed with pecans and peaches, and from Maine, Allagash Ski House, a winter White Ale.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
On deeper complexions, seemingly safe shades for fairer skin, such as soft pinks, pale peaches, and dusty roses, often disappoint—turning ashy, vanishing on impact, or sitting visibly on the skin's surface.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
That is followed by notes of honey, butterscotch, plums, peaches, and figs on the palate, and dark fruit and milk chocolate fading out on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaches
Noun
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Learning to Grow Her love for these natural beauties began on her family’s farm in nearby Bedford County, where her mother crafted thoughtful floral arrangements for church each Sunday.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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By making the two beauties one and the same!—
The Know,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sadly, his college ball dreams didn’t come to fruition after the coach who called him up retired.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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But your kid with pro athlete dreams is likely not part of the 70%.—
Jonathan Carone,
Parents,
13 Jan. 2026
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The bouquet includes daisies, cornflowers, eucalyptus, roses, orchids, a waterlily dahlia, and more — all in pretty pastel hues of pink, orange, green, and blue.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
29 Dec. 2025
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These reactions may also occur in people allergic to chrysanthemums, marigolds, or daisies.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It’s worked wonders on my dry skin and dark circles, especially when combined with a thick moisturizer and eye cream.—
Emma Greene,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Using a mild dish soap and water solution will work wonders.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Early roles in The World According to Garp (1982) and The Big Chill (1983) gave way to one of her most memorable turns in Fatal Attraction (1987), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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The journey includes time spent in the backcountry and turns in untracked terrain.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Peaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaches. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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