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Recent Examples of canapé
As guests sipped the retailer's house crémant, nibbled canapes, and were offered their apples to take a bite out of, the designers explained why the tie-up was a perfect match.
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Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
And a complimentary evening cocktail and canapes are a thoughtful touch.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Also included are après ski canapes, which meet you at the door upon returning from the slopes—along with flutes of champagne.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
With this exclusive lounge access, you’ll be treated to a complimentary continental breakfast, evening canapes, and dessert.
—Danielle Harling, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
Before making their way there, though, diners will enjoy canapes out on the patio, courtesy of L.A.’s year-round sunshine.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
The presidential election is too close for comfort for either side, and a loss would be too devastating to be accompanied by canapes.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
Sit down for an aperitivo—perhaps a Negroni or spritz accompanied by delicious canapes and nibbles—at San Carlo.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 Oct. 2024
Luxury cars line the driveway, and the Lobby Lounge of the Pac Rim (nicknamed by regulars) is usually buzzing with locals and tourists who chat over cocktails and canapes while listening to live music on most evenings of the week.
—Bianca Bujan, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2024
Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
And a complimentary evening cocktail and canapes are a thoughtful touch.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Also included are après ski canapes, which meet you at the door upon returning from the slopes—along with flutes of champagne.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
With this exclusive lounge access, you’ll be treated to a complimentary continental breakfast, evening canapes, and dessert.
—Danielle Harling, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
Before making their way there, though, diners will enjoy canapes out on the patio, courtesy of L.A.’s year-round sunshine.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
The presidential election is too close for comfort for either side, and a loss would be too devastating to be accompanied by canapes.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
Sit down for an aperitivo—perhaps a Negroni or spritz accompanied by delicious canapes and nibbles—at San Carlo.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 Oct. 2024
Luxury cars line the driveway, and the Lobby Lounge of the Pac Rim (nicknamed by regulars) is usually buzzing with locals and tourists who chat over cocktails and canapes while listening to live music on most evenings of the week.
—Bianca Bujan, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canapé
Noun
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Highlights include Spanish guitar performances, tequila cocktails and a light Mexican appetizer, aboard the San Salvador, a replica of explorer Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo’s vessel, which reached America’s West Coast in 1542.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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In the clip, the comedian hustles around set sampling caviar appetizers and joking that Lenny Kravitz and Mustard will have to forgo their leather pants for tuxedos.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Felix Wicker Outdoor Side Table by Jake Arnold When hosting an outdoor soiree, include multiple places to rest nibbles and drinks.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Mar. 2025
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When your core temperature reaches 93, amnesia nibbles at your consciousness.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
19 Feb. 2025
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Among other titbits, Hip-Hop fans are 130 percent more likely to buy merchandise from an artist’s online store than the average music streamer, its year-end report also found.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
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Some other titbits in the DealSheet caught my eye: Barcelona are monitoring Spain, Euro 2024 and RB Leipzig star Dani Olmo.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
23 July 2024
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“Canapé.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canap%C3%A9. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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