as in excellent
of the very best kind
that's a dandy new racing bike
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as in dude
a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance
that dandy was willing to spend all day and hundreds of dollars just to get the perfect pair of shoes
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
that new PDA is a dandy
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Recent Examples of dandy
NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Each guest was invited to hurl a brick through the windows — a dandy way of trolling the libs.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
Glenn Whipp, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Oscar Isaac‘s Victor Frankenstein is part 18th-century dandy and part swaggering Swinging Sixties rock star, as if Lord Byron had been genetically spliced with Brian Jones.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Candy is dandy but trick or treat for UNICEF has heft.
—NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Each guest was invited to hurl a brick through the windows — a dandy way of trolling the libs.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
And those Berger hallmarks are certainly on display in the new one, a drama about a dandy named Lord Doyle, a down-and-out con man and gambling addict on the brink of a breakdown in the kitschy gaming hub of Macau.
—Glenn Whipp, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Oscar Isaac‘s Victor Frankenstein is part 18th-century dandy and part swaggering Swinging Sixties rock star, as if Lord Byron had been genetically spliced with Brian Jones.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dandy
Adjective
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Conversations around excellent kebabs in Southern California tend to begin with the Martirosyan family and their Mini Kabob in Glendale.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The lighting, art design and score are all excellent – and the single shot construction gives the film a dreamy, meditative quality.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
Noun
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As the surfing continued, vendors set up booths on the grassy knoll just off the beach, Hodad’s sold burgers from a portable outdoor kitchen and skater dudes built ramps in the beach parking lot for the Sunday skateboarding competition.—
Tony Le Calvez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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So, in the first movie, Vader is just some dude who betrayed Ben, killed Anakin, and now just kind of hangs out at the Death Star to motivate and/or intimidate the military.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Miss Yvonne insisted on her beauty constantly, unapologetically, nonstop, even when no one asked.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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The festival is broken into two halves, with an Intermission Party in between, featuring festive food, creative opportunities, and music, offering a chance to mingle with the artists and fellow guests amid the beauty of the farm.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Claire has been an advocate for courageous stories, an expert at complicated logistics and a wonderful partner to teams across the entire news division.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But to our wonderful surprise, O’Hara is equally adept at slapstick hijinks, as the lustful ladies get sufficiently sozzled awaiting their mysterious beau.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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While on a stroll around New York City with her new beau, singer Role Model, Dakota Johnson staved off the spring chill with a red barn jacket.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the first few episodes of Season 3, Cassie was seen pursuing a career on OnlyFans in order to save money for the wedding of her dreams.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 May 2026
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Realization of childhood dreams can be that way, though.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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After Marcus’s ground ball, everybody took great at-bats.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Cherry blossoms great guests at the front foyer.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The series is not just a chronicle of the planet’s wonders but a specific act of historical homage.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Food and drink Mostrador, Marram’s singular food concept, is an elevated counter service spot with Uruguayan flair (no wonder, as it is helmed by an Uruguayan team that knows a thing or two about fantastic beach food).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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“Dandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dandy. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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