as in blonde
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color
the child with sandy hair really stood out among the brunettes
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People wander barefoot along sandy tracks to the beach or meander on bicycles or in golf buggies.
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Also, if the paint becomes stringy, sandy, or clumpy, it might be damaged beyond recovery.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
The seaside goldenrod can tolerate sandy soils and saltwater spray while also being an important nectar source for migrating monarchs.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Out of the 18 competitors currently vying for the million dollars on the sandy shores of Fiji, only three are under the age of 30.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Also, if the paint becomes stringy, sandy, or clumpy, it might be damaged beyond recovery.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
The seaside goldenrod can tolerate sandy soils and saltwater spray while also being an important nectar source for migrating monarchs.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Out of the 18 competitors currently vying for the million dollars on the sandy shores of Fiji, only three are under the age of 30.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sandy
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“Sandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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