daisies

noun

plural of daisy
as in beauties
something very good of its kind while the old crooner is now well past his prime, Grandma still harkens back to the "daisy of a performance" he could give in his heyday

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Recent Examples of daisies In our eyes, daisies are uniformly yellow. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 Start with a clear glitter base, then use a dotting tool to create white daisies with pink and orange centers. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 8 June 2026 Palmer wore a sparkly pink gown; Riley, a jumpsuit speckled with tiny embroidered daisies. — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026 Gift a bouquet of daisies paired with greenery like eucalyptus, ferns, or baby’s breath for a fresh arrangement. — Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026 Sunflowers and daisies have a similar joyful appearance that's perfect for the sunny days of summer. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 May 2026 Divide and replant perennials including shasta daisies, gerbera, bromeliads and many bulbs. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026 The 756-piece set features a bouquet of buildable flowers, including roses, poppies, daisies, asters, and more. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 24 June 2026 Set the scene Desert-meets-tropical-island, where succulents flourish like daisies in spring, and prickly cacti forests line the local roads into the capital of Willemstad. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for daisies
  1. beauties
  2. dreams
  3. peaches
  4. wonders
Noun
  • These low-maintenance garden beauties require less pruning, deadheading, and pest management to keep them looking good.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Shopping market editor Kate McGregor’s new favorite sheets, these scalloped percale beauties from Rebecca Udall, are 50% off right now.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
Definition of beauties
Noun
  • Romelu Lukaku scored the fourth goal just at the end of stoppage time, and ending the USMNT’s dreams.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams.
    — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Definition of dreams
Noun
  • Use firm peaches to prevent the custard from becoming too watery.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • From bunches of basil to baskets of juicy peaches, here are recipes that make fresh local produce shine.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of peaches
Noun
  • These wonders can grow as strange, twisted bushes or as giant, spindly trees.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • National Geographic has long been the entry point for learning about science, nature and the wonders of Earth, whether through its iconic magazine, documentaries starring the likes of Jacques Cousteau and Jane Goodall, or popular television series.
    — Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 2 July 2026
Definition of wonders

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