as in blond
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
In one of the photos, Alba turned from behind, showing off her cheeky bikini bottoms and sandy backside.
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Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The installation site, between 4th and 5th streets off Miami Beach, is a sandy stretch that once held a thriving reef.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Beneath Karnak's towering temples lies a sandy story.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
Nestled on Britain's south coast in the county of Dorset, Bournemouth is a quintessential English seaside town, known for its sandy beach and fish and chips.
—NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
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Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The installation site, between 4th and 5th streets off Miami Beach, is a sandy stretch that once held a thriving reef.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Beneath Karnak's towering temples lies a sandy story.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
Nestled on Britain's south coast in the county of Dorset, Bournemouth is a quintessential English seaside town, known for its sandy beach and fish and chips.
—NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandy
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Because Sweeney has blonde hair and blue eyes, users claimed that the ad was designed to promote eugenics or was a nod to Nazi propaganda — despite American Eagle having a Jewish CEO at the helm and a long history of inclusive advertising.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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As per usual, her shiny blond ends hugged the bottom of her ears, not a long strand in sight.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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The whiskey is then finished in ruby and tawny port barrels, the defining feature of this particular expression, and is bottled without chill filtration at 98.6 proof.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
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Names such as Kopke, Graham’s, Taylor’s, and Sandeman have been here for centuries, the long-standing winemakers aging ruby and tawny ports in cavernous cellars.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Sandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandy. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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