as in blond
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color
the child with sandy hair really stood out among the brunettes
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Recent Examples of sandy
Opt for sandy soils in high areas that are not prone to flooding.
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Conversely, water infiltrates sandy loam soil relatively quickly but also drains out fairly quickly.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Then there’s dog-friendly Kirk Park, which has not only a sandy lakefront but also many trails to explore.
—Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Incorporate compost with planting sites to improve sandy soils.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Conversely, water infiltrates sandy loam soil relatively quickly but also drains out fairly quickly.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Then there’s dog-friendly Kirk Park, which has not only a sandy lakefront but also many trails to explore.
—Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Incorporate compost with planting sites to improve sandy soils.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandy
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Like how Billie Eilish hid her blonde hair by wearing a black wig with green roots?—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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If an all-white look isn’t for you, the frame is also available in dark brown and blond oak finishes.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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Among the art conservatives found objectionable was artist Andres Serrano’s photograph titled Piss Christ featuring a plastic crucifix in a tawny liquid the artist described as his own urine.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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Choose Harmonious Colors Gravel comes in a range of colors, including tawny browns and cool grays.—
Elizabeth Jardina,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Sandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandy. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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