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, 15 Apr. 2026
Inside the kitchen, pots of peaches simmer in butter while trays of cobbler slide in and out of the oven.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
This cheesecake imitator is delicious topped with fresh strawberries, but other fruits can be substituted, such as pineapple or peaches.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
Like many fruit trees, peaches are commonly sold bare root.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Plant Dwarf Fruit Trees Many dwarf fruit trees such as apples, cherries, and peaches, need only a few feet of ground space or a large container (around 25 gallons) for productivity.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
When the peaches and heirloom tomatoes are just right, there is nothing quite like it.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
On his orchard, Kuhn gleefully reported, sizable quantities of Desert Delight nectarines and Eva’s Pride peaches have set on their respective trees.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Alongside the bluebs were spinach, kale, strawberries, grapes, nectarines, peaches, cherries, apples, blackberries, pears and potatoes.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
Wednesday, April 22, Beef Goulash, California veggies, whole grain dinner roll, peaches, milk.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Inside the kitchen, pots of peaches simmer in butter while trays of cobbler slide in and out of the oven.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
This cheesecake imitator is delicious topped with fresh strawberries, but other fruits can be substituted, such as pineapple or peaches.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
Like many fruit trees, peaches are commonly sold bare root.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Plant Dwarf Fruit Trees Many dwarf fruit trees such as apples, cherries, and peaches, need only a few feet of ground space or a large container (around 25 gallons) for productivity.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
When the peaches and heirloom tomatoes are just right, there is nothing quite like it.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
On his orchard, Kuhn gleefully reported, sizable quantities of Desert Delight nectarines and Eva’s Pride peaches have set on their respective trees.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Alongside the bluebs were spinach, kale, strawberries, grapes, nectarines, peaches, cherries, apples, blackberries, pears and potatoes.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaches
Noun
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Ground turkey makes these domed little beauties a healthy weeknight supper.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
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These days, Aybar tends to the tropical beauties, mostly Phalaenopsis and lady slippers, in a 500-square-foot greenhouse at his Dallas home.—
Ryan Conner,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Here’s a story from the 2022 that explains her late development and how dreams come true the hard way.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 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,
13 Apr. 2026
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The wreath is made up of an assortment of beautiful blue wildflowers and daisies that are supported by green eucalyptus leaves with sprinkles of white daisies for extra depth.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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Many plants are admired for their striking aesthetic qualities, and flowers such as tulips, lilies, sunflowers, and daisies beautify fields, gardens, windowsills, and bouquets the world over.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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An online amalgam of conspicuous consumption, natural wonders, and manmade spectacles — like the world’s tallest tower, Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque, and even, yes, the vivid green of Dubai Chocolate — has propelled the emirates to superlative measures of tourism and consumer behavior.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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That includes more than 300,000 acres of forests, lakes, streams, trails, and campgrounds all overflowing with natural wonders and stunning vistas.—
Anthony Fredericks,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Not to be outdone, the amazing Tessa Thompson turns in a fantastically free-wheeling performance as Cass' artist girlfriend, Detroit.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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On the sixth floor is a rooftop bar and cocktail lounge—and for guests, the use of a small pool in summer which turns in to a hot tub in winter (plus a 20-person cedar-wood sauna).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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