as in excellent
of the very best kind
that's a dandy new racing bike
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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
Irene Kim, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2025
The group gets further assistance from a charming aristocratic dandy/secret highwayman named Charles Devereaux (Frank Dillane).
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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
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Adjective
Below is a roundup of the hottest and dandiest guys in Vogue Runway’s street style coverage, from Paul Mescal in short-shorts at Gucci to the British heartthrob Louis Partridge and Jaehyun of NCT in Prada.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2025
The group gets further assistance from a charming aristocratic dandy/secret highwayman named Charles Devereaux (Frank Dillane).
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dandy
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More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Alabama got 24 points from Mark Sears and had excellent defensive stretches but couldn’t finish.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Spencer takes one look at the contraband booze stockpiled in the backroom of the upscale establishment Maceo runs and realizes that the dude is in the Mob.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
2 Mar. 2025
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From his most memorable roles to the deeper cuts, dude was a legend.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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At the back sits the beauty section, filled with ranges from La Bonne Brosse, Doré and Augustinus Bader, flanked by racks of fluffy towels.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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For a beauty brand that plays in both the fragrance and hair care arena, a hair perfume feels like a natural extension—after all, what many users associate with their favorite hair care products is, of course, a scent.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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So actually, the story can be looked at as a celebration of the fact that your disability can just be one wonderful part of you.—
Esme Mazzeo,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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And now my wonderful desk light is starting to flicker.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Jenner has consistently supported her auteur beau’s press tour for his Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown—including the awards circuit.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
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Jenner also attended the afterparty of the Los Angeles A Complete Unknown premiere in December, mingling with her beau’s co-stars and leaving the function with him hand-in-hand.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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In 1881, a young businessman named John Taylor moved from Columbus, Ohio, to Kansas City with a dream of starting his own store.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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Working with an entertainment group can offer you resources and creative teams to bring your dreams to life.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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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
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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
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Switzerland Is Home To Two Of Europe’s Most Underrated Natural Wonders Switzerland is the setting for the top two natural wonders in Europe.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The addition of Robinson could do wonders for them on that part.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Dandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dandy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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