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Recent Examples of sandy Today, Wisconsin is home to more than 250 cranberry farms, located in 20 of the state's central and northern counties, where sandy soils and wetlands make the region ideal for cranberry cultivation. Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 8 Oct. 2025 For the Dior show, her long-time stylist Adir Abergel gave her sandy blonde hair ever-so-gently waved long layers. Marci Robin, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025 A number of factors contribute to the erosion of the Outer Banks barrier islands, including their low-lying and naturally sandy character, which leaves them vulnerable to shifting and wave action. Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025 It is commonly found in lawns with heavy, clay soil or light, sandy soil, both of which have few available nutrients. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sandy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandy
Adjective
  • My reflection is tall, perhaps rather like an arrow, my blond hair gleams.
    Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
  • However, some users also expressed their love for Jenner’s blonde look.
    Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • All jawline and tawny hair, strapping, like he’s made of marble?
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2025

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“Sandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandy. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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