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or doozie
also doozer
as in dream
something very good of its kind
you don't make mistakes very often, but when you do, it's a real doozy
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Recent Examples of doozy
The team suffered its fifth consecutive loss Sunday night, this time a 113-102 doozy in Portland to the Trail Blazers, which sharply contrasted every flaw in the Bulls offense.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
The doozy is that the advice could seem to be completely sensible and reasonable, but in the light of day, the advice might be shown as faulty or false.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Always dependable North Idaho came through with another doozy in 2024.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
Even by Cowboys standards, though, the 2024 season was a doozy.
—Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
The doozy is that the advice could seem to be completely sensible and reasonable, but in the light of day, the advice might be shown as faulty or false.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Always dependable North Idaho came through with another doozy in 2024.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
Even by Cowboys standards, though, the 2024 season was a doozy.
—Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doozy
Noun
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This system must be a dream in Germany or France, or in states like Minnesota that maintain their roads to the highest EU standards.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Getting a glimpse into Garten’s life story is fascinating, and her cheerful demeanor and can-do attitude will galvanize you to chase your dreams.—
Meg Zukin,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Scientists blame the phenomenon on too many positive ions in the air.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Mar. 2025
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The phenomenon was just beginning, and Curry's performance was a big part of it.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Known as humdingers, they're made of dates, nuts, and rice cereal, and don't require eggs or turning on the oven.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Liverpool’s prize for topping the league-phase table is a humdinger of a showdown with French giants Paris Saint-Germain.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Deep in the heart of Crete, where myth intertwines with natural wonder, stands the legendary olive tree of Vouves.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Ancient sequoia forests, roaring waterfalls and monoliths are just a few of the natural wonders travelers can explore in the 1,200 square miles.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Science was always my favorite subject in school, and my interest was fueled by the beauty and complexity of Florida’s wild places.—
Megan Barkdull,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
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Someone who more strongly valued family and beauty might have prioritized keeping the dress because of the aesthetics and its link to a family event.—
Mary E. Dozier,
CNN,
16 Mar. 2025
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Price upon publish date of this article: $105 Jessica Rich Bella Stiletto $150 Buy Now at nordstrom Harking back to Jessica Rich’s hero collection — Transparent — these see-through beauts with wrap-up ankle straps are in a league of their own, saying a lot without ever appearing too flashy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Retinol Reform Treatment Serum — loved by everyone from Shay Mitchell to Hollywood beaut insiders — was her gateway product.—
Elizabeth Denton,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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Styled by Max Ortega September 3, 2024 HIGH AND MIGHTY Understatement has its merits, but so too does a bolt of pure whimsy—just ask model Abby Champion (near right) and her corker of a Stefan Cooke hat; stefancooke.co.uk.—
Sean Thomas,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 2024
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Understatement has its merits, but so too does a bolt of pure whimsy—just ask model Abby Champion (near right) and her corker of a Stefan Cooke hat; stefancooke.co.uk.—
Sean Thomas,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 2024
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“Doozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doozy. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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