Examples of Gorgonzola in a Sentence
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Gorgonzola fondue and truffle butter can be drizzled over any of their steaks and entrées.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
The Martinis—Gorgonzola, Lemon, Pesto, or a Gibson—are worth it.
—Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2026
For recipes that call for the mild sweetness of a cheese like Gorgonzola Dolce, adding a touch of honey can help balance out a stronger cheese.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
The vivid descriptions of a Gorgonzola balloon, her mom’s spaghetti upma, and an apple pie-cake hybrid will make your mouth water.
—Alyse Whitney, Saveur, 25 Mar. 2026
Blue cheeses—such as Roquefort, Gorgonzola, and Stilton—are inoculated with cultures that create their characteristic blue-green veining.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 1 Mar. 2026
There’s also the Coffee Paolo featuring Gorgonzola, honey, coffee and spicy salami for those with a taste for something bolder.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Appetizers include mussels and ceviche; dinner includes pasta al limone, Champagne chicken or Gorgonzola steak and gnocchi.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Feb. 2026
Sprinkle with ¾ cup of the mozzarella, followed by ¼ cup of the Parmigiano-Reggiano, ¼ cup of the pecorino Romano and then ¼ cup of the Gorgonzola.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
The Martinis—Gorgonzola, Lemon, Pesto, or a Gibson—are worth it.
—Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2026
For recipes that call for the mild sweetness of a cheese like Gorgonzola Dolce, adding a touch of honey can help balance out a stronger cheese.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
The vivid descriptions of a Gorgonzola balloon, her mom’s spaghetti upma, and an apple pie-cake hybrid will make your mouth water.
—Alyse Whitney, Saveur, 25 Mar. 2026
Blue cheeses—such as Roquefort, Gorgonzola, and Stilton—are inoculated with cultures that create their characteristic blue-green veining.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 1 Mar. 2026
There’s also the Coffee Paolo featuring Gorgonzola, honey, coffee and spicy salami for those with a taste for something bolder.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Appetizers include mussels and ceviche; dinner includes pasta al limone, Champagne chicken or Gorgonzola steak and gnocchi.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Feb. 2026
Sprinkle with ¾ cup of the mozzarella, followed by ¼ cup of the Parmigiano-Reggiano, ¼ cup of the pecorino Romano and then ¼ cup of the Gorgonzola.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Gorgonzola.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gorgonzola. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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Gorgonzola
noun
Gor·gon·zo·la
ˌgȯr-gən-ˈzō-lə 
: a cheese of Italian origin ripened by veins of greenish blue mold
Etymology
named for Gorgonzola, town in Italy where the cheese was first made
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