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noun

ˈjim-ˈdan-dē How to pronounce jim-dandy (audio)
Definition of jim-dandynext
as in dream
something very good of its kind the brand new car was a jim-dandy

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jim-dandy

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adjective

as in wonderful
of the very best kind a jim-dandy guitarist who would be an asset to any garage band

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  1. dream
  2. wonderful
  3. beauty
  4. excellent
  5. wonder
  6. terrific
  7. lovely
  8. great
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
  • It is skillfully constructed and builds to a wonderful climax.
    — Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Flores was a wonderful mother and grandmother, Love said.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of wonderful
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of beauty
Adjective
  • The retailer’s quarter last week is somehow being regarded as less than excellent.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Few beauty tools offer as excellent lifting benefits as the best gua sha tools.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of excellent
Noun
  • Combined with Bell's confidence, Harvick suggests the team could do wonders this year.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 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
Definition of wonder
Adjective
  • In less than 25 minutes, Jarrett provided a terrific start to what the Bears could market as a fun tear-off calendar of one-a-day Gradyisms.
    — Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
  • There's Connie Britton...Dan [Stevens] was terrific.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of terrific
Adjective
  • Mary then hosted a lovely tea for all of us, which was equally impressive.
    — Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Sun and Moon looked lovely, had a wild story focused on alternate worlds and family drama, and some of the coolest Pokémon ever introduced in the series.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of great
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