as in appetizer
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Recent Examples of canapé
There likely will be canapes to enjoy as well, such as dates with sunflower cream.
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Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Like the canape course, the dessert has multiple elements.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
And a complimentary evening cocktail and canapes are a thoughtful touch.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Fairmont Gold rooms include amenities that include Champagne in the room on arrival, a hot breakfast, an exclusive all-day lounge, sunset canapes, and more.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Like the canape course, the dessert has multiple elements.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
And a complimentary evening cocktail and canapes are a thoughtful touch.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Fairmont Gold rooms include amenities that include Champagne in the room on arrival, a hot breakfast, an exclusive all-day lounge, sunset canapes, and more.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canapé
Noun
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Make sure to get the Bully Bites (gator tail for the uninitiated) as an appetizer.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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But that scene was just an appetizer for what was to come.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Noun
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And no matter the time of day or the season, make sure to sidle up to the lobby bar and sample cocktails that are inspired by the hotel’s botanical garden—made better with the trays of complimentary nibbles that get refilled any number of times.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Following their wedding luncheon, where 600 guests enjoyed nibbles and small dishes meant to be eaten standing up while in conversation, the couple moved on to their second, more private evening reception.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Canapé.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canap%C3%A9. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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