as in fairies
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers
some people believe that brownies will clean your house if you leave them milk
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Recent Examples of brownies
Your next batch of cookies (and cakes, and brownies) will thank you.
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Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 May 2026
Banana bread and brownies are also on the menu.
—Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Whole or halved walnuts are easy to sprinkle on top of oats and salads, or as a nutritious boost for baked treats like brownies.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
Dark chocolate brownies get a rich cream cheese swirl to make an all-star flavor combination.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The restaurant’s front glass case is frequently lined with her cakes, cheesecakes, brownies and an assortment of classic South Asian items like kheer, a sweet rice pudding.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
If necessary, use an offset spatula or butter knife to loosen the edges and then, using the overhang, transfer the brownies to a cutting board.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 14 Apr. 2026
To assemble, cut brownies into bars.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
On the menu are also vegan cookies, brownies and an immense mashup of dough called a Cinnacake that feeds several people ($65-$96).
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 May 2026
Banana bread and brownies are also on the menu.
—Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Whole or halved walnuts are easy to sprinkle on top of oats and salads, or as a nutritious boost for baked treats like brownies.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
Dark chocolate brownies get a rich cream cheese swirl to make an all-star flavor combination.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The restaurant’s front glass case is frequently lined with her cakes, cheesecakes, brownies and an assortment of classic South Asian items like kheer, a sweet rice pudding.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
If necessary, use an offset spatula or butter knife to loosen the edges and then, using the overhang, transfer the brownies to a cutting board.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 14 Apr. 2026
To assemble, cut brownies into bars.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
On the menu are also vegan cookies, brownies and an immense mashup of dough called a Cinnacake that feeds several people ($65-$96).
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brownies
Noun
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In the game, players will be able to explore iconic Winx universe locations, including the courtyard of Alfea College and the mystical Enchanted Forest, and switch between all six fairies.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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The original is set in an Australian rainforest populated by fairies, one of whom accidentally shrinks a logger to fairy size.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s also caviar and cookies and Christmas trees and Housewives and Bravolebrities, all surrounded by twink elves in Christmas G-strings.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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The company behind that trio of elves, some of the most iconic mascots in pop culture, is the same corporation that put breakfast on the table in the first place.—
Heather Bushman,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In recent weeks, social media users, especially on X, have been noticing increasing references to goblins, along with other fantasy creatures such as gremlins, ogres and trolls in ChatGPT’s answers to user queries.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Anecdotal evidence on social media shows some users complaining about GPT’s penchant for focusing on goblins in completely unrelated conversations in recent days.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Big money, uneven returns Steyer’s spending dwarfs every other candidate.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Look for taller varieties and avoid dwarfs.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Brownies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brownies. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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