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adjective

Definition of dandynext
as in excellent
of the very best kind that's a dandy new racing bike

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dandy

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noun

ˈdan-dē How to pronounce dandy (audio)
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as in dude
a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance that dandy was willing to spend all day and hundreds of dollars just to get the perfect pair of shoes

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as in beauty
something very good of its kind that new PDA is a dandy

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Recent Examples of dandy
Adjective
Superfine is organized into 12 sections, each of which represents a characteristic that defines dandy style: Ownership, Presence, Distinction, Disguise, Freedom, Champion, Respectability, Jook, Heritage, Beauty, Cool, and Cosmopolitanism. — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Feb. 2025 There are some dandy dividends ready to dart higher. — Brett Owens, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
Fabrice Morvan and Rob Pilatus were two Munich club kids, Black European dandies scoring excellent post-hip-hop MTV bubblegum bangers, dancing like acrobats and dressing like Cher. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2024 Monica Miller, Professor and Chair of Africana Studies at Barnard College, Columbia University, will examine the figure of the Black dandy from its earliest depictions in 18th century art to modern-day representations from the runways and film. — Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for dandy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dandy
  1. excellent
  2. dude
  3. beauty
  4. wonderful
  5. beau
  6. dream
  7. great
  8. wonder
Adjective
  • The Next Chapter in Glenlivet's 200-Year Legacy The Glenlivet brand has been synonymous with excellent single malt since the dawn of the category.
    — Mark Littler, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The retailer’s quarter last week is somehow being regarded as less than excellent.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of excellent
Noun
  • Look at how Kyle and Amanda were treated in the early years or all the footage of Lindsay hooking up with dudes.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Then my opponent this giant dude Bronson Reed, decided to jump off the top of a cage and snap his ankle.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of dude
Noun
  • We can all be seduced by the prospect of eternal life and beauty.
    — Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Definition of beauty
Adjective
  • It is skillfully constructed and builds to a wonderful climax.
    — Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2025
  • His leadership by example, his accomplishments on the field, his love of family, his service to our community and his dedication to excellence all herald his standing as a remarkable athlete and wonderful human being.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of wonderful
Noun
  • When McCaffery announced his new role at Butler in September, Clark celebrated her beau's accomplishment in a post on Instagram.
    — Natasha Dye, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Chelsea and her older beau, Rick, who so far seem to have a healthy connection in The White Lotus season three.
    — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of beau
Noun
  • Kirkman, a senior at Stanford, is juggling his dream of being a world champion boxer with earning his degree Kirkman, a senior at Stanford, is juggling his dream of being a world champion boxer with earning his degree.
    — Nhat V. Meyer, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
  • One of my dreams come true will be happening under their watch.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of dream
Adjective
  • Although Seattle’s skill talent has been great, Smith has never played behind even an average offensive line, and his last two offensive coordinators weren’t good enough to keep their jobs.
    — Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
  • By Nellie Bowles March 31, 2020 Get Outside and Safely Visit a National Park Now is the time to start looking ahead, to spring and summer excursions in the great outdoors.
    — Aatish Bhatia, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of great
Noun
  • 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
  • For smaller groups or when just starting out, even a simple WhatsApp group can work wonders.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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