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
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
Pluck the small peaches off the branch by grasping a fruit’s stem firmly near the branch and twisting it off with a quick motion.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 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
This is the most important maintenance time for deciduous fruit trees like peaches, nectarines, Pluots, Apriums, apples and others that drop their leaves in winter.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
Additionally, the peaches were either sold as individual pieces of fruit bearing PLU (Price Look-Up) stickers or as multi-packs.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The recall affects yellow and white Moonlight peaches sold both individually and in multipacks.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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
Pluck the small peaches off the branch by grasping a fruit’s stem firmly near the branch and twisting it off with a quick motion.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 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
This is the most important maintenance time for deciduous fruit trees like peaches, nectarines, Pluots, Apriums, apples and others that drop their leaves in winter.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
Additionally, the peaches were either sold as individual pieces of fruit bearing PLU (Price Look-Up) stickers or as multi-packs.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The recall affects yellow and white Moonlight peaches sold both individually and in multipacks.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaches
Noun
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Just don’t be afraid to bring these aged beauties into a more modern space.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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These Southern-style buttermilk beauties bake up tall, flaky, and golden, with a soft interior that’s just waiting for butter, honey, or jam.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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
Noun
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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 14 Jan. 2026.
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