chocolate 1 of 2

noun

Definition of chocolatenext
as in candy
a sweet food made from cacao beans She gave me a box of chocolates for my birthday.

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adjective

as in gray

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Recent Examples of chocolate
Noun
There will also be menu items inspired by pop culture icons such as the Simpsons and Hello Kitty, including a strawberry cheesecake sundae topped with a chocolate bow, sold from the Studio Scoops dessert stand. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The chocolate bars are $12 each and are available online on Compartés' website for a limited time. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Non-chocolate candy is taking the lead this Halloween, with gummies and other colorful sweets outselling chocolate treats, according to new data from market research firm Circana. — Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025 Other cost-cutting measures include offering a smaller hot chocolate size, advertising non-chocolate ice cream toppings and moving to a cheaper location in Raleigh to save on rent. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chocolate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chocolate
  1. candy
  2. sandy
  3. sepia
  4. ashy
  5. ashen
  6. gray
  7. grayish
  8. slate
Noun
  • The state’s ban on using of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds to purchase candy and soft drinks took effect July 1.
    — Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Fiber-rich whole foods provide vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other plant compounds that candy generally lacks.
    — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of candy
Adjective
  • Old chose slate floors for the kitchen to stand up to sandy feet and paws.
    — Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Golf carts dart around the island to drop guests at various outlets, but pathways are sandy, and there are steps to most of the restaurants, though beach rooms are all at floor level.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of sandy
Adjective
  • 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
  • The sepia fog turned to bright colors and deep shadows in the late-afternoon sun.
    — Robert GauthierStaff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2022
Definition of sepia
Adjective
  • When smoke lingers over a grape in that state, the volatile phenols will bind with the sugars in the grape skins, giving the fruit a smoky, sanguine, ashy taste.
    — Kate Dingwall, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026
  • For years, many sunscreens left behind a noticeable white cast, looked ashy on deeper complexions, or felt heavy and greasy on the skin.
    — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of ashy
Adjective
  • Then Keegan asked Shankly for £50 a week and caught a glimpse of Ashman looking, well, ashen.
    — Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
  • If untreated, the condition causes severe symptoms such as trouble breathing, skin rashes, weak pulse and ashen or bluish skin.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of ashen
Adjective
  • The heel and toe box of each shoe were adorned with light gray suede, a unique textural element.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Therefore, both sides are actively targeting vehicles and robots moving along these routes as part of their efforts to gain control of the gray zones.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of gray
Adjective
  • In the mink colorway, a warm, grayish brown neutral, the bed is versatile enough to complement any evolving palette and lots of different aesthetics.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026
  • To diagnose this pathogen, cut an infected stem and look for grayish slime inside the stem.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
Definition of grayish
Adjective
  • Deep meadows lush with vibrant prairie bluebells, gushing water, and resplendent valleys snuggled between giant, slate grey walls top off this classic adventure.
    — Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of slate

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“Chocolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chocolate. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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