as in blonde
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color
the child with sandy hair really stood out among the brunettes
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Recent Examples of sandy
The 360-acre preserve adjacent to the LEC and Deltona Regional Library is home to a variety of wildlife, including Florida scrub jays and gopher tortoises, which are drawn to the low vegetation and sandy ridges of the scrub habitat.
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2025
Full Sun Soil Type: Well-draining to dry soil Soil pH: Slightly Acidic to Alkaline (6.0-8.0)
Have sandy or clay soil or an area where nothing grows?
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
The fine sand particles will become trapped and embedded in the bristles, leaving you with a sandy vacuum that requires deep cleaning.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
Start your adventure at Lovers Key, a collection of barrier islands with 2 miles of sandy beach.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2025
Full Sun Soil Type: Well-draining to dry soil Soil pH: Slightly Acidic to Alkaline (6.0-8.0)
Have sandy or clay soil or an area where nothing grows?
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
The fine sand particles will become trapped and embedded in the bristles, leaving you with a sandy vacuum that requires deep cleaning.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
Start your adventure at Lovers Key, a collection of barrier islands with 2 miles of sandy beach.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandy
Adjective
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In fact, Hawley cast him as a dry, platinum blond robot in the ambitious TV take on the Ridley Scott films.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
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Sweeney completed the look with a matching headband and her blond hair draped down her shoulders in a cascade of loose yet polished waves.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As readers of Debrett’s know, a seasoned butler instinctively understands their employers' preferences without being told: when to serve the tawny port, booking the right table, that suit needs to be packed for a trip.—
Matteo Atti,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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The textured, soft material adds rich dimension to earth tones like chocolate brown and tawny orange, a slightly more relaxed take on quiet luxury.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Sandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandy. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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