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
Located on the Black Sea coast, Varna is the largest seaside city in Bulgaria and boasts stunning sandy beaches and a lively nightlife, perfect for enjoying a spritz during the day or night.
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Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Scientists have now copied the reptile's swimming motion in an experimental Mars rover that outperforms others in sandy soil.
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New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Photograph by Josh Aronson for The New Yorker Liam Duffy, a sandy-haired senior who served as vice-president of the diversity council and president of the student body, vehemently opposed Kirk.
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Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
For a beach vacation, the Algarve region offers a slower, resort-town atmosphere with sandy shores and picturesque clifftop views.
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Morgan Evans,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
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Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Scientists have now copied the reptile's swimming motion in an experimental Mars rover that outperforms others in sandy soil.
—
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Photograph by Josh Aronson for The New Yorker Liam Duffy, a sandy-haired senior who served as vice-president of the diversity council and president of the student body, vehemently opposed Kirk.
—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
For a beach vacation, the Algarve region offers a slower, resort-town atmosphere with sandy shores and picturesque clifftop views.
—
Morgan Evans,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandy
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Alcock’s golden blond hair was styled with a middle part and soft waves by stylist DJ Quintero.
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Think of it as the hair equivalent of no-make up makeup, and Emma Stone's caramel blonde lob is a prime example.
Adjective
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According to the South China Morning Post, the man alerted authorities after noticing the reptile, described as a tawny-colored snake as thick as an adult's arm.
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Rain streamed from their whiskers and soaked their tawny coats.
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“Sandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandy. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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