as in dream
something very good of its kind
the brand new car was a jim-dandy
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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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Noun
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But as his son’s college dreams were coming into focus, Dominique thought about his own path and upbringing.—
Mirin Fader, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Most cops have hero dreams, protector fantasies that sustain them through days that are mostly mundane.—
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This has been a wonderful season.—
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Keep reading to discover all of the wonderful possibilities this tiny home unlocks, for just $9,800.—
Noun
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Wilcox, who runs a small health and beauty business, moved to the United States and became a citizen after growing up in communist Czechoslovakia, according to her campaign biography.—
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More is at stake than preserving the singular beauty of the sawgrass prairies of Everglades National Park or cypress swamps of the Big Cypress National Preserve.—
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But the Red Sox destroyed and ended their relationship with their only true power hitter and proven winner for a player who, though an undeniably excellent addition, was here for 117 total games.—
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Transition metal fluorides are widely regarded as promising cathode materials because of their high theoretical voltages and excellent thermal stability.—
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Eventually, their wonder grates on Glaser and the rest of the forest.—
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National parks may have the name recognition, but some of our country’s most beautiful natural wonders and sights are tucked away in state parks.—
Adjective
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Special mention must be made of the in-room minibars, which are terrific, and so extensive that they are contained not within a single small fridge but an entire chest of drawers.—
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Lenert made a terrific save on a solid strike by JSerra midfielder Carter Biondolillo, with Lenert diving to his left to make the crucial stop in the second half.—
Adjective
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At night, reach for a latte loaded with adaptogens, passionflower and hops (an herbal sleep blend), and magnesium glycinate, ideal for longer, lovelier rest.—
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Jeannine’s Jeannine’s is a longtime Santa Barbara favorite, and the At the Shore location features a lovely menu and a charming outdoor patio that feels more like a European cafe than a California brunch spot.—
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During my early childhood, my brother and I lived in innocence, away from the great world, absorbed by sand, waves and marvels of the ocean.—
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Mercifully, the marvels of modern medicine and technology have greatly compensated for these losses.—
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“Jim-dandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jim-dandy. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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