(as) American as apple pie

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: very or typically American

Baseball is as American as apple pie.

Examples of (as) American as apple pie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Harnessing market forces to get better outcomes for consumers, in addition to smart regulation, is as American as apple pie. — Carter Dougherty, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026

An eccentric firing order is as American as apple pie, rock 'n' roll and blue jeans. — Mike Hanlon january 16, New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026

Shaking with the spirit The Shakers of Lee’s day – now seen as American as apple pie – were regarded as a fundamental threat to society. — Christian Goodwillie, The Conversation, 22 Dec. 2025

Turkey pardoning is a tradition that is as American as apple pie. — Alex Heigl, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025