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or cooky
1
as in biscuit
a sweet baked food that is usually small, flat, and round
She packed a few cookies in her lunch bag for an afternoon snack.
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2
as in person
a member of the human race
The new CEO is said to be one sharp cookie.
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3
as in queen
an attractive woman
The old timer would cast a playful wink at any of the female nurses, or cookies as he called them, that caught his eye.
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Recent Examples of cookie
There are cloud engineers, medical researchers, former Yang campaigners, corporate strategists, the spouse of a guy who founded a healthy cookie startup called Mmmly that Yang invested in before the company was sold at a loss.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Sep. 2025
And as for late night treats, north Fort Worth lacks the Texas favorite Insomnia Cookies, which is known for its cookie delivery until 3 a.m. on the weekends.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
That includes pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies, sprinkle sugar cookies, Rice Krispie treats, coffee cake and chocolate chip muffins.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
Snack brands such as Jay’s, O-Ke-Doke, and Tom’s, as well as cookie brands like Archway and Stella D’oro, will no longer use artificial colors.
—Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Sep. 2025
And as for late night treats, north Fort Worth lacks the Texas favorite Insomnia Cookies, which is known for its cookie delivery until 3 a.m. on the weekends.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
That includes pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies, sprinkle sugar cookies, Rice Krispie treats, coffee cake and chocolate chip muffins.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
Snack brands such as Jay’s, O-Ke-Doke, and Tom’s, as well as cookie brands like Archway and Stella D’oro, will no longer use artificial colors.
—Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cookie
Noun
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This casserole is extra creamy and topped with cheesy homemade biscuits.—
Emma Ashe,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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After two weeks of surviving on biscuits, one daily can of cheese between four men, and a handful of stale pitas, a gas burner finally arrives.—
Eli Sharabi,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The recall notice states the doors can suddenly close when a person is reaching inside.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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One person familiar with the negotiations told the newspaper that the university was reluctant to directly pay the federal government.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Congratulations to Roman on raising two successful queens!—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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Another important aspect is the South Sudanese tribes that were filmed look like kings and queens in their colors and in their beads.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pink throw pillows are lined in plastic and guests are greeted with a candy dish at the register.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Here are 15 new horror flicks to watch in prep for handing out candy and getting dressed up.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is the kind of guy who kicks down a door and busts somebody’s kidney with a crowbar.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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Furthermore, Anarumo has been praised throughout his career for never caring about a player’s resume and simply playing the best guys.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of the classics is the pancake cake, buttermilk pancake batter made into a cake, served by the slice and topped with honey butter.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Double-cleanse with Aprilskin cleansing balm, Eminence daily exfoliating cleanser, Thayer’s toner, Glow Recipe blackberry retinol, and Farmacy honey halo moisturizer.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An adult man allegedly used falsified documents to enroll in a Minnesota high school and reportedly played on the football team.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The rumblings of a shorter extension have been loud, and McDavid may be more concerned with Edmonton’s ability to put a championship roster around him than becoming the NHL’s first $20 million AAV man.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Then there is Savy Jackson as Aphrodite, the goddess of love.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Sep. 2025
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In life, Cleopatra was closely associated with the goddess Isis, given that ancient Egyptians considered royal figures to be extensions of deities.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Cookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cookie. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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