as in excellent
of the very best kind
back is the days when a wienie roast was a peachy keen way to spend a date
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Recent Examples of peachy keen
When a couple heads to a cabin in the woods, everything seems peachy keen until a mysterious cake shows up.
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 5 June 2026
Is everybody feeling peachy keen?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
But not everything is peachy keen in the newsroom.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Despite Bernstein’s assertions that everything is peachy keen and that strikes are a good sign, the White House was about to rush a team to Detroit to help expedite the discussions.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2023
All is not peachy keen with Zach and Alexa, however.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022
Daniel Caesar had a peachy keen performance thanks in part to Justin Bieber — a guest performance that was arguably day one’s worst kept secret.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2022
To complement her ultra-long peachy keen Oscar de la Renta gown, makeup artist Rob Rumsey created a feline eye look with not-too-sharp-not-too-subtle kitten flicks and fluttery lashes.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 13 Sep. 2021
Everything is peachy keen in the lives of the teens until Zoya (Whitney Peak) enrolls at school.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 8 July 2021
K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 5 June 2026
Is everybody feeling peachy keen?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
But not everything is peachy keen in the newsroom.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Despite Bernstein’s assertions that everything is peachy keen and that strikes are a good sign, the White House was about to rush a team to Detroit to help expedite the discussions.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2023
All is not peachy keen with Zach and Alexa, however.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022
Daniel Caesar had a peachy keen performance thanks in part to Justin Bieber — a guest performance that was arguably day one’s worst kept secret.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2022
To complement her ultra-long peachy keen Oscar de la Renta gown, makeup artist Rob Rumsey created a feline eye look with not-too-sharp-not-too-subtle kitten flicks and fluttery lashes.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 13 Sep. 2021
Everything is peachy keen in the lives of the teens until Zoya (Whitney Peak) enrolls at school.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 8 July 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peachy keen
Adjective
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This should be an excellent match against a South Korean side that also has a victory after its comeback last week to beat Czechia.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Come for that convenience, and stay for lively communal areas, sleek and spacious rooms and suites, and excellent food and beverage programming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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So many wonderful dinners with friends and nights out on the town.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Soccer – football in much of the world – has a long and wonderful tradition of singing, whether that be in praise of their favorite players, mocking opponents (sometimes, brutally so) or simply urging their team forward.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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This linen version has a lovely, floaty silhouette that prevents the fabric from clinging to the skin.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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But everything started with Maradona spinning away from two England players just inside the Argentina half with a lovely piece of skill.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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There are scenic chairlift rides, an auto toll road to the top of Vermont’s highest peak, a fantastic recreation trail, hiking right out the door, and an awesome town with every activity imaginable, all kinds of great food and eclectic shopping.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Hannes Steinbach, big, 6-10, Washington Steinbach is an elite rebounder with awesome hands and led the Big Ten in both defensive rebound rate and total rebound rate as a freshman.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Sneakers are always calling my name (a great travel companion).—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
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Having spent more than 30 years in the makeup industry, founder and makeup artist Jung Saem Mool knows great makeup starts long before foundation enters the picture.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Adjective
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That’s thanks to the show’s terrific cast, of course, but the actors are given a lot to work with in the smart, snappy scripts.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 2026
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Cody Bellinger is quietly having a terrific season for the Yankees.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Australia began their campaign with a superb 2-0 win over Türkiye, sitting deep and springing on the counter to devastating effect to give themselves a great chance of reaching the knockout stages.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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The namesake suite is one of the largest in central Rome at more than 2,045 square feet, with superb views over the nearby piazza.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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The on-site cafe is also surprisingly fabulous for a lunch to refuel your explorations.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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As extravagantly decorated as the guest rooms, Azure’s blue and white interiors would be a great date-night choice—a combo of watching the sun sink below the horizon, excellent cuisine and fabulous wines (try something from the owners’ South African estate, Bouchard Finlayson).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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