variants
or doozie
also doozer
as in dream
something very good of its kind
you don't make mistakes very often, but when you do, it's a real doozy
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Recent Examples of doozy
The episode jumps right into the very last immunity challenge, which looks like a doozy.
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 18 Dec. 2024
For the genre born in the 1980s, labyrinthine settings have long been Metroidvania’s defining feature, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown delivers a doozy: a mountaintop fortress in which time has gone haywire.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
But that exception was a doozy: The hit revival of Gypsy starring Audra McDonald canceled seven of eight performances during the highly lucrative holiday week ending December 29.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
Before breathing a sigh of relief, be aware that the solar eclipse in Libra on October 2 is a doozy.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 18 Dec. 2024
For the genre born in the 1980s, labyrinthine settings have long been Metroidvania’s defining feature, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown delivers a doozy: a mountaintop fortress in which time has gone haywire.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
But that exception was a doozy: The hit revival of Gypsy starring Audra McDonald canceled seven of eight performances during the highly lucrative holiday week ending December 29.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
Before breathing a sigh of relief, be aware that the solar eclipse in Libra on October 2 is a doozy.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 30 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for doozy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doozy
Noun
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Vincent, on the other hand, grew up in a mortal family that did not worship the gods but found a friendship in Matilda, who appears to him in dreams.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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For the Love of Sonic: Directing a Trilogy—With a background in visual effects and animation, director Jeff Fowler shares how directing the Sonic films has been a dream come true.—
Billie Melissa,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Tipping Point really became a cultural phenomenon.—
H. Alan Scott,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Since its release, the series has amassed millions of views and impressions across social media platforms like TikTok and X, drawn in thousands of daily listeners, and emerged as a cultural and audio industry phenomenon.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
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On Monday night, the writers presented me with a real humdinger of a stupid thing to make famous people do: putting something in their mouths that was either sweet, savory, or a piece of paper.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 Sep. 2024
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This augurs to be a humdinger of an election, as only a small number of undecided voters in a small number of battleground states really count for an Electoral College victory.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Aug. 2024
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In Tucson, though, urban living sits side-by-side with the natural wonders of Saguaro National Park.—
Sarah Cahalan,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Panama Canal was designated one of the seven wonders of the modern world in 1994.—
Erika Angulo,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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And the only reason this film doesn't rank one spot higher is because the true depth and beauty of this story can only be fully appreciated after watching Before Sunrise.—
Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok—or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
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All hues look fabulous in photos and the long-wearing, crease-proof claims are true, too—these beauts simply do not budge.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Kitsch makes some of our favorites, and this gold beaut is a 2023 Best of Beauty winner.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
17 Sep. 2024
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Styled by Max Ortega September 3, 2024 HIGH AND MIGHTY Understatement has its merits, but so too does a bolt of pure whimsy—just ask model Abby Champion (near right) and her corker of a Stefan Cooke hat; stefancooke.co.uk.—
Sean Thomas,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 2024
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Understatement has its merits, but so too does a bolt of pure whimsy—just ask model Abby Champion (near right) and her corker of a Stefan Cooke hat; stefancooke.co.uk.—
Sean Thomas,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 2024
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“Doozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doozy. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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