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
From polished copper to sandy bronze and rich cocoa brown, these are the six spring hair color trends experts predict will define the season.
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Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
The boxwork formations consist of low ridges about 3–6 feet tall with sandy hollows between them, creating a web-like pattern visible from space.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Sand Harbor State Park A hair under an hour from Reno, Lake Tahoe’s most photogenic shoreline features clear, turquoise water lapping against smooth granite boulders and an expansive, sandy beach seemingly flown in from Turks & Caicos.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
Cap Maison’s own sandy beach offers a secluded spot for kayaking and snorkeling, or if the pool is more your speed, head for the split-level, cliff-edge infinity pool with ocean views.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
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Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
The boxwork formations consist of low ridges about 3–6 feet tall with sandy hollows between them, creating a web-like pattern visible from space.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Sand Harbor State Park A hair under an hour from Reno, Lake Tahoe’s most photogenic shoreline features clear, turquoise water lapping against smooth granite boulders and an expansive, sandy beach seemingly flown in from Turks & Caicos.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
Cap Maison’s own sandy beach offers a secluded spot for kayaking and snorkeling, or if the pool is more your speed, head for the split-level, cliff-edge infinity pool with ocean views.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandy
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Another celebrity synonymous with all things luxury, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has been old money blonde since before the color had an of-the-moment moniker.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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My clothes feel different on me with my blonde hair.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Timeless wood pieces, plush armchairs and headboards, and earthy yet optimistic color palettes (think ivory, spring green, tawny brown, and bronze) are both serene and cozy, without feeling dusty or overly trendy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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My one gripe with trench coats is that the tawny beige shade washes me out.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Sandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandy. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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