as in candy
a sweet food made from cacao beans
She gave me a box of chocolates for my birthday.
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Recent Examples of chocolate
The dark chocolate brings in depth and antioxidants, while the pumpkin puree lends a natural sweetness and a boost of fiber.
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Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 25 Apr. 2025
Bosco was saved from elimination by a golden chocolate bar in Season 14 and clawed her way to the Finale.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
Since 1997, Phish has had its own flavor of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream (Phish Food: chocolate with fudge fish and swirls of marshmallow and caramel).
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Get The Recipe Chocolate Delight Surprise the holiday crowd with a decadent chocolate dessert that will bring back memories.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 25 Apr. 2025
Bosco was saved from elimination by a golden chocolate bar in Season 14 and clawed her way to the Finale.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
Since 1997, Phish has had its own flavor of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream (Phish Food: chocolate with fudge fish and swirls of marshmallow and caramel).
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Get The Recipe Chocolate Delight Surprise the holiday crowd with a decadent chocolate dessert that will bring back memories.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chocolate
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The pope reportedly bestowed rosaries and Easter candies upon the Catholic vice president, who is the father of three young children.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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This wine under screw cap includes full, rounded and pronounced aromas of marshmallows and candy corn, lime pie, green apples and golden syrup.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Chocolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chocolate. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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