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as in lusciousness
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as in joy
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Recent Examples of ambrosia
No matter the origin, Southerners love their ambrosia.
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Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2024
There is no ambrosia here, just bad coffee.
—Washington Post, 10 May 2022
Her preparations include cleansing and perfuming herself with divinely fragrant ambrosia as well as borrowing a magical, lust-inducing belt from Aphrodite.
—Britta Ager, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2021
The long pavilion tables at College Mound United Methodist Church, seven miles southeast of Terrell in Kaufman County, won’t be piled with fried chicken, black-eyed peas, green bean casseroles or ambrosia salads.
—Marc Ramirez, Dallas News, 25 Apr. 2020
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Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2024
There is no ambrosia here, just bad coffee.
—Washington Post, 10 May 2022
Her preparations include cleansing and perfuming herself with divinely fragrant ambrosia as well as borrowing a magical, lust-inducing belt from Aphrodite.
—Britta Ager, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2021
The long pavilion tables at College Mound United Methodist Church, seven miles southeast of Terrell in Kaufman County, won’t be piled with fried chicken, black-eyed peas, green bean casseroles or ambrosia salads.
—Marc Ramirez, Dallas News, 25 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambrosia
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There is no shortage of pundits and fans who say Guardiola’s influence has been a turn-off, claiming the focus on possession and building from the back had sucked the joy, spontaneity and unpredictability out of the Premier League.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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While the angel gets a little jaded having to work a kitchen job and develops a smoking habit, there are moments of sheer joy as Gabriel hits a dance floor and bites into a juicy burger for the first time.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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For a band that has not released a proper new song in 16 years, any fresh Oasis content is like manna from heaven for the band’s die-hard fans.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
24 Sep. 2025
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Demon-killing shofars, a living tallit worthy of Doctor Strange, and health-restoring manna.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Many a perfume lover will cite it as their favorite-ever fragrance, and certainly as Penhaligon’s best ever.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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The first floor features the house’s famous silks, along with fashion jewelry, perfume, beauty and home products on the left and center, and equestrian and leather goods on the right.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Sunday marked Acutis' first feast day.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The whole book offers a feast for both the heart and the stomach.—
Karen Ostergren,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
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These fragrances explore the full character of oud, an olfactive celebration of this resin’s emotional resonance.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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Beer has a pre-existing relationship with Victoria’s Secret, fronting a 2021 campaign for the Tease Crème Cloud fragrance and the subsequent Tease Candy Noir.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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This means that in the haunted house, these thrill seekers experience more pleasure and less stress.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Its pleasures are so vast and surprising.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2025
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Their flowers in pale pink or white are an afterthought to the plethora of scents – peppermint, lemon, chocolate, nutmeg, apple, ginger, apricot, attar of roses, and cinnamon, among others – that their leaves transmit upon being rubbed or crushed.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
6 Mar. 2025
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Also known as attars or absolutes, essential oils are made from fruits and plants.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Below, the cast shares a few tricks and treats from the movie, including a few romantic moments, who can't contain their laughter, and more.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Smoothies are a delicious treat that's creamy, cold and full of flavor.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Ambrosia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambrosia. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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