SANDY Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

sandy

adjective

ˈsan-dē

Definition of sandy

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 The typically sandy sections of Main Beach — where locals often gather to walk along the sand and play beach volleyball — were transformed into a sea of water. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 Pictures show divers working among piles of ancient pottery, with ceramic plates and bowls scattered across the sandy seabed. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 This slow-release organic fertilizer boosts soil structure, improves water retention in sandy soils, and prevents erosion and runoff in heavy rains. — Manjot Kaur Sidhu, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026 The process improves sandy soils by adding organic materials that hold moisture and nutrients to keep roots hydrated longer. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sandy

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Adjective

Jimmy Kimmel set his sights on Katie Zacharia, the latest blonde woman to act as Donald Trump‘s press secretary.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026
Chunky strawberry-blonde highlights were placed throughout the red base, similar to the trending hair color aesthetic of the early- to mid-2000s.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of blond

Adjective

The autumn palette here is incomparable, with maples, birches, oaks, and ash trees erupting in crimson, gold, and tawny tones.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026
The outfit consisted of a sleeveless, mock-neck blouse in mocha-brown, tucked into a tawny suede skirt that hit just above her ankles.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026