as in dream
something very good of its kind
the concert concluded with a humdinger of a fireworks display
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Recent Examples of humdinger
Live updates:Republican National Convention 2024 starts in Milwaukee ''The speech ... was going to be a humdinger,'' Trump said.
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Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 15 July 2024
There were other horological humdingers on display this week, too.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2024
He’s got a mullet, too — a real humdinger, with stringy long strands in the back that don’t connect in any way with the short mop on top.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Jan. 2024
The material was mostly wooden, with a lot of knee slappers and humdingers.
—Simon Shuster, TIME, 4 Jan. 2024
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Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 15 July 2024
There were other horological humdingers on display this week, too.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2024
He’s got a mullet, too — a real humdinger, with stringy long strands in the back that don’t connect in any way with the short mop on top.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Jan. 2024
The material was mostly wooden, with a lot of knee slappers and humdingers.
—Simon Shuster, TIME, 4 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humdinger
Noun
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The sweetness of growing into a man whose dreams— like leaves or a bird’s nest— came to life.—
Henri Cole,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Soraya excels in science and math, and dreams of becoming a doctor an accountant.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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The Division 1 tournament is shaping up to be a doozy.—
Matt Feld,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts just announced its 2025-2026 season, and the lineup is a doozy, consisting of six stellar productions from the Great White Way.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2025
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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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This is a real testament to the engineering team behind the car, one of which spent 45 minutes at Jay’s garage talking through the W1’s list of technical marvels.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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In her 2020 Oscar-winning role in Judy, her face was hers, both singular and an emotive marvel.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The key here is keeping the rest of your look elevated—a blazer, belt, and ballet flats will work wonders.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2025
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For smaller groups or when just starting out, even a simple WhatsApp group can work wonders.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
13 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
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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
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“Humdinger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humdinger. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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