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a sweet food made from cacao beans
She gave me a box of chocolates for my birthday.
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Recent Examples of chocolate
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
The Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me actress posed in front of the clear blue waters on Sardinia's beaches, and the subsequent photos included her wearing the same silhouette, but in hot pink and chocolate brown.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 3 July 2025
There are classic shakes — chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ($7).
—David Hudnall
updated July 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
The alluring scent of chocolate, glorious chocolate, wafts toward you, sweet but not cloying, heady and intoxicating.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
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Adjective
Peanut butter and chocolate are always a winning combination.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
The Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me actress posed in front of the clear blue waters on Sardinia's beaches, and the subsequent photos included her wearing the same silhouette, but in hot pink and chocolate brown.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 3 July 2025
There are classic shakes — chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ($7).
—David Hudnall
updated July 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
The alluring scent of chocolate, glorious chocolate, wafts toward you, sweet but not cloying, heady and intoxicating.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chocolate
Noun
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Soon, minibars became a global standard, complete with sodas, candy and consistent brand-name selections.—
Darren Geeter,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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There was an array of various recipes, ranging from homemade ice cream to salads, cookies, candy, fudge and main entrees.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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The first stop is the entryway, featuring a gray stone coffee table and the softest curved furniture, making the atmosphere warm and inviting.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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Powell arrived to The Wimbledon Championships in a light gray Brunello Cucinelli suit in a subtle woven plaid.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Polley and cinematographer Luc Montpellier shoot the story in a muted palette, not quite sepia but not quite color either, reflecting the limited world of its characters.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2023
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The harsh, desaturated look of Luc Montpellier’s cinematography — not quite black-and-white, not quite sepia — establishes an ambiance of persistent, disorienting unreality.—
Justin ChangFilm Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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If lazing on a sandy beach is a requirement for your summer vacation, away from the overpopulated Mediterranean resorts, Spain has a vast coastline that is not only virtually unspoiled but is also relatively undiscovered by tourists from outside Spain.—
Fiona Govan,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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The resort is situated near Playa Linda, a mostly undeveloped and clear sandy beach with blue waters and palm trees.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The tree has smooth bark that is grayish brown and becomes scaly with age.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Despite its name, Sierra Nevada red foxes can be either mostly red, mostly black, or a grayish brown cross phase, according to the USFWS.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Satellite imagery shows six deep holes in the ground around Fordo, and ashy debris over much of the site.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
22 June 2025
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From the east, everything looked blue — ashy, cool-toned silhouettes of what still stood.—
Loren Elliott,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In his post-game meeting with reporters, New York coach Tom Thibodeau looked ashen and was at loss for explaining what unfolded.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
22 May 2025
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The urologist’s face, lit by the glow of these images, was ashen.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Chocolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chocolate. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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