SANDY Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

sandy

adjective

ˈsan-dē

Definition of sandy

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 The sandy shores of Pawleys Island and Litchfield Beach are about 20 minutes away, but afternoons on the porch, appreciating the breezes that come in off the Winyah Bay and the connecting rivers, are just as peaceful. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 Occupied by volunteer lighthouse keepers who live in the keeper’s quarters each summer, the lighthouse is only accessible by a 2-mile hike (4 miles round trip) along a sandy lakeside trail. — Midwest Living, 18 Aug. 2026 Elephant seals and sea lions bark and breed on its sandy coves. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 In contrast, dense clay soils can restrict root growth, and sandy coastal soils often don’t provide enough stability to anchor young trees during heavy rains or strong winds. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sandy

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The royal has gone blonde before, debuting a noticeably lighter shade during a September outing at London's Natural History Museum with Prince William.

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
In addition to her decades of iconic songs, Parton was instantly recognizable for her grand, glitzy outfits and even grander blonde hair.

— Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of blond

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Her auburn hair was done in a half-updo, while her makeup consisted of tawny eyeshadow, and a matte pink-nude lip.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 July 2026
This marine ecosystem is home to an array of sharks and rays, including white-tip reef sharks, black-tip reef sharks, tawny nurse sharks, leopard sharks, and eagle rays.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 July 2026