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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If the soil is less fertile or sandy, provide a slow-release general fertilizer when the plants begin to bloom in spring.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
Nestled in tropical greenery upon a sandy beach overlooking the Gulf of Siam, the Four Seasons Koh Samui is an idyllic shoot location.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
But, as great as all that is, the private staircase that zigzags down the cliff to Big Dume’s sandy beachfront is the icing on this cake.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
While sandy soils are predominant in the appellation, loam and clay soils are also present throughout the zone, while marine deposits also exist.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
Nestled in tropical greenery upon a sandy beach overlooking the Gulf of Siam, the Four Seasons Koh Samui is an idyllic shoot location.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
But, as great as all that is, the private staircase that zigzags down the cliff to Big Dume’s sandy beachfront is the icing on this cake.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
While sandy soils are predominant in the appellation, loam and clay soils are also present throughout the zone, while marine deposits also exist.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Sandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandy. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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