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 kitchen has been updated with light-brown cabinetry and a sandy backsplash. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Oct. 2026 Thyme should be planted in sandy loam or rocky soil with good drainage. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026 In 2025, Kuznietsov was arrested by Italian police in Rimini – a city in northern Italy known for its sandy beaches and Roman landmarks – and later extradited to Germany. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 Today the groves of thuja are interrupted with summer mansions and the sandy parking lot by the beach is jammed with cars, but the mountains are still mountains and the long lake still stretches far away between them. — James Whorton Jr, Longreads, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sandy

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Adjective

Rows of look-alike chorines would position their limbs in formation to create enormous kaleidoscopic designs, functioning in precision like an all-blonde, semi-nude, female Marine troop.

— David Hajdu, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
On sunny days, a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows filters in lots of natural light, illuminating the sleek blond wood interiors.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of blond

Adjective

The autumn palette here is incomparable, with maples, birches, oaks, and ash trees erupting in crimson, gold, and tawny tones.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026
The outfit consisted of a sleeveless, mock-neck blouse in mocha-brown, tucked into a tawny suede skirt that hit just above her ankles.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026