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
Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
Friday, June 26, Birthday Lunch, Oven Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, whole grain bread, peaches, cake, milk.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Strain syrup through a fine-mesh sieve; discard peaches (or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days).
—Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
The same enzyme is found in apples, peaches, avocados, mangoes, eggplant, potatoes and mushrooms, meaning any of these can undercut the flavanol value of cocoa, grapes or berries when mixed together.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
The 2026 Dirty Dozen list also includes cherries, apples, pears, grapes, peaches, nectarines, and leafy greens such as kale and spinach.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
In other words, ripe donut peaches are perfect for eating out of hand and are a dream to work with in any recipe that calls for fresh peaches.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Bright, tropical shades feel right at home on vacation, while milky pinks, peaches, and creams offer a more subtle take for everyday wear.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Noun
Cherries, peaches, pears, nectarines and a variety of other fruits like jujubes (also known as Chinese dates) grow alongside greenhouse crops that stretch the season.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
Friday, June 26, Birthday Lunch, Oven Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, whole grain bread, peaches, cake, milk.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Strain syrup through a fine-mesh sieve; discard peaches (or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days).
—Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
The same enzyme is found in apples, peaches, avocados, mangoes, eggplant, potatoes and mushrooms, meaning any of these can undercut the flavanol value of cocoa, grapes or berries when mixed together.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
The 2026 Dirty Dozen list also includes cherries, apples, pears, grapes, peaches, nectarines, and leafy greens such as kale and spinach.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
In other words, ripe donut peaches are perfect for eating out of hand and are a dream to work with in any recipe that calls for fresh peaches.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Bright, tropical shades feel right at home on vacation, while milky pinks, peaches, and creams offer a more subtle take for everyday wear.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaches
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Check out Bond's current offerings on Moda Operandi, including pieces that caught our eye like the Mystic necklace, a tassel-like beaded number that's great for adding sparkle to your décolletage, or the Ophelia earrings, a truly unique set of dangling amethyst beauties.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Some of the best oyster plates on the market are vintage, like this set of six midcentury beauties.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
9 June 2026
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The number of back-and-forth turns in an interview was one of the strongest predictors of getting an offer.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Known for projects like Transparent and C’mon C’mon, Hoffmann is coming off turns in Netflix’s thriller series Eric, opposite Benedict Cumberbatch, and 20th’s Springsteen biopic Deliver Me from Nowhere, opposite Jeremy Allen White.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 June 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,
8 June 2026
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My husband, inspired by the radio dramas of his childhood, planned the trek with dreams of celebrating, if not re-creating, history.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Start with a clear glitter base, then use a dotting tool to create white daisies with pink and orange centers.—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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Sunflowers and daisies have a similar joyful appearance that's perfect for the sunny days of summer.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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Explore historic landmarks, cultural sites and natural wonders across the South that define the American story.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Fresh graduates have spent the past few years being told about the wonders of AI and watched seniors struggle to get a toehold in the labor market.—
Conor Sen,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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“Peaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaches. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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