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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From sandy beaches to mountain summits to sparkling lakes, Virginia just seems to have it all.
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Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Affordable Rentals In The Algarve With over 300 days of sunshine a year, a stunning coastline of 150 sandy beaches, friendly locals, delicious cuisine and local wines, and a low cost of living, the Algarve is many expats’ favorite Portuguese region.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
This is a more wild, remote section of the trail with more technical sections that require you to watch your footing over rocky coasts, sandy beaches, and wetlands.
—Madeline Weinfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2024
The resort is surrounded by an 18,000-acre nature reserve and is fronted by a large stretch of sandy beach.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
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Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Affordable Rentals In The Algarve With over 300 days of sunshine a year, a stunning coastline of 150 sandy beaches, friendly locals, delicious cuisine and local wines, and a low cost of living, the Algarve is many expats’ favorite Portuguese region.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
This is a more wild, remote section of the trail with more technical sections that require you to watch your footing over rocky coasts, sandy beaches, and wetlands.
—Madeline Weinfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2024
The resort is surrounded by an 18,000-acre nature reserve and is fronted by a large stretch of sandy beach.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Sandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandy. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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