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
Snorkeling and diving in the clear waters around the reef or simply relaxing on the sandy beaches are just a few ways to enjoy the island.
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Soft blues, sandy neutrals, and minimalist nautical elements create a relaxed, inviting feel.
—Craig Lebrau, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
In it, the five will take their take their friendships from the busy streets of New York City to the sandy coast of Palm Beach, FL.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Avoid soil that is compacted, visibly sandy, and shows no signs of active soil organisms.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Soft blues, sandy neutrals, and minimalist nautical elements create a relaxed, inviting feel.
—Craig Lebrau, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
In it, the five will take their take their friendships from the busy streets of New York City to the sandy coast of Palm Beach, FL.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Avoid soil that is compacted, visibly sandy, and shows no signs of active soil organisms.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandy
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So try to look for one that looks a little blonde.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Feb. 2026
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The happy hour menu also has a $5 Sushi Lounge draft beer, which is a light blonde ale with a crisp finish.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Set the scene Peru's sunbaked northern coast is no secret among those within the country—or surfers and backpackers around the world, who come to chase the mythic Pacific waves that crash onto the tawny sand dunes and desert-like shoreline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 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 20 Feb. 2026.
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