as in dream
something very good of its kind
came up with a dilly of an idea to get the fledgling company off the ground
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Recent Examples of dilly
Pick-a-dilly Craft Fair St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd.
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Houston Chronicle, 29 Sep. 2019
Houston Chronicle, 29 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dilly
Noun
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Bringing a hospital to the West End was the dream of Corenza Townsend, chief administrative officer for Norton West.—
James Brown,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Following this new dream, Smeltzer found a vocal coach and started working on it.—
Josie Boyer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Sullivan personally tested each item on this list of the best Lancôme beauty products.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Black womanhood embodies the unique intersection of strength, resilience, and beauty.—
Bryce Alexander Dixon,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Try these opal ear jackets featuring three floating daisies and a stud with an opal accent.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Socialite Minnie Cushing wears her hair is pulled up off her face, teased into a voluminous beehive, and adorned with a sweet smattering of daisies.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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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
Noun
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The only win is a lulu — a near no-hitter for right-hander Storm Davis, the youngest Oriole who handcuffs the Tigers, 3-1.—
Mike Klingaman,
baltimoresun.com,
24 June 2018
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Ka’ena Point Trail: This trail lies about an hour northwest of Honolulu on Highway 93 (although Honolulu traffic can be a lulu, so timing may vary).—
Tom Bentley,
The Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2017
Noun
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Known as humdingers, they're made of dates, nuts, and rice cereal, and don't require eggs or turning on the oven.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Liverpool’s prize for topping the league-phase table is a humdinger of a showdown with French giants Paris Saint-Germain.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 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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“Dilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilly. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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