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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
Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
With her hair cropped into a sleek, chocolate-brown bob with a side-part, Zendaya's look emanated French-girl chic, a pop of red on the lip providing the only real color and a pair of simple diamond hoops offering a rare glimpse of glitz.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Sales of non-chocolate candy have been growing much faster than those of chocolate in recent years.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
From spreading atop toast to dipping strawberries, chocolate-hazelnut spread instantly sweetens and delights.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
With her hair cropped into a sleek, chocolate-brown bob with a side-part, Zendaya's look emanated French-girl chic, a pop of red on the lip providing the only real color and a pair of simple diamond hoops offering a rare glimpse of glitz.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
Sales of non-chocolate candy have been growing much faster than those of chocolate in recent years.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chocolate
Noun
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These candy-like shapes in bright neon colors contrast quite nicely against a silver base.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Latest Flavors The team at Reese’s has been busy introducing new variations of its classic candy in recent months.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Or, take the Mr Akpos Dauda room, which is almost something of a library; its white walls are accented with gray and burnt orange details, gas-cylinder bedside lamps, and speckled marble countertops perfect for in-room dining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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The app defaults to a dark gray color scheme, though a darker, high-contrast theme and a light one are also available.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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The harsh, desaturated look of Luc Montpellier’s cinematography — not quite black-and-white, not quite sepia — establishes an ambiance of persistent, disorienting unreality.—
Justin ChangFilm Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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Versatile, breezy dresses are the ultimate suitcase staple, taking you from sandy strolls and poolside lounging to ocean view dinners without missing a beat.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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With ten inland beaches and nearly 100 miles of trails, the area is also famous for more than 42 miles of colorful, 200-foot-tall sandstone cliffs, waterfalls, and sandy beaches.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As the spots age, the centers turn grayish with a dark purple border.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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While gophers and groundhogs are both burrowing rodents, usually with brown to grayish fur, gophers are much smaller and typically measure about 5 to 14 inches long.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While light brown hair can sometimes read ashy or mushroom-toned, highlights are a great way to add a little warmth to the overall look, especially for spring and summer.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2026
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Coal burning power plants are also significant producers of carbon dioxide, a planet-warming gas, and once burned, the fuel leaves a dangerous ashy residue that readily contaminates groundwater and is difficult to remediate.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Warm, ashen, and almost preternaturally glossy, consider the pop star's interpretation a blueprint for the mutable color trend.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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The venerable monk was draped in his maroon and saffron robe, his bare feet looking ashen with dust, a few of his toes still blackened from his arduous walk.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Chocolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chocolate. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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