as in beauty
something very good of its kind
while the old crooner is now well past his prime, Grandma still harkens back to the "daisy of a performance" he could give in his heyday
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Recent Examples of daisy
The plant is an entirely new genus within the daisy and sunflower family.
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Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Meaning: Pink Flower Derivation: The name Dahlia comes from the English word dahlia, referring to the flower that’s in the same family as sunflowers and daisies.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2025
Go au natural with a slight shine for a polished look or use it as a backdrop for tiny details, like this minimal daisy design.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
Truong makes a strong case for it and goes minimal with thin French tips and daisies peeking out on the corners of each nail for singer Ella Mai.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
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Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Meaning: Pink Flower Derivation: The name Dahlia comes from the English word dahlia, referring to the flower that’s in the same family as sunflowers and daisies.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2025
Go au natural with a slight shine for a polished look or use it as a backdrop for tiny details, like this minimal daisy design.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
Truong makes a strong case for it and goes minimal with thin French tips and daisies peeking out on the corners of each nail for singer Ella Mai.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daisy
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As the semi-permanent beauty segment continues expanding, with similar concepts emerging in hair color, nail art, and makeup, INKED by Dani shows how zeroing in on one thing — and doing it well — can build a solid business when paired with continuous innovation and authentic artistic vision.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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There’s no indication of what the story might focus on, but the beauty of Zelda is that, for the most part, each game tells its own story separate from a hard continuity.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
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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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Steven joined his father’s team as a walk-on in 2019 and shared during media day that playing for his dad was always a dream of his.—
Alexandra Hurtado,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Each of the supporting companies brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, ensuring that ame pippin will have the resources and support needed to succeed.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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Their large selection of ciders ranges from dry with orange pippins to semi-dry with fresh raspberry.—
Marissa Wu,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2023
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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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Beyond its botanical marvels, the olive tree of Vouves, which is also older than the Parthenon, is a cultural symbol woven into the tapestry of Greek heritage.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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One of the marvels of the series comes in episode two, when the camera glides from the school to the crime scene in one seamless take.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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Alexander will play Monica, Reggie’s (Morgan) childhood sweetheart from Brooklyn.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the photos, the college sweethearts posed together, with Smith Wilson wearing a gray skirt with a white crop top and Wilson donning blue jeans and a white crew neck.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Daisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daisy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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