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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
Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 June 2025
The dessert bars are made up of three layers: a blondie-like base, chocolate chip filling, and crispy meringue topper.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2025
Multiple batches of chocolate nonpareils produced by Weaver Nut Company, Inc. and sold across the U.S. have been recalled due to potential undeclared milk allergens, the Food and Drug Administration announced earlier this week.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 21 June 2025
But after its creator, Bob Hoffman, added in Hershey’s chocolate, the flavor improved.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 20 June 2025
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Adjective
Make chia seed pudding with dairy or non-dairy milk, add them to smoothies, or create an easy chocolate mousse by soaking them in almond milk and then blending them with pure cocoa, with a teaspoon of maple syrup or honey for added sweetness.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 June 2025
The dessert bars are made up of three layers: a blondie-like base, chocolate chip filling, and crispy meringue topper.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2025
Multiple batches of chocolate nonpareils produced by Weaver Nut Company, Inc. and sold across the U.S. have been recalled due to potential undeclared milk allergens, the Food and Drug Administration announced earlier this week.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 21 June 2025
But after its creator, Bob Hoffman, added in Hershey’s chocolate, the flavor improved.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chocolate
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In March, with Easter around the corner, trending purchases included a crock pot for hosting as well as candy like gummy clusters and ring lollipops.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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Though really, adjacent seems to better describe Karl, scion of a wealthy Cincinnati family that built its fortune on candy.—
John Birdsall
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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The watch is complemented with a black and gray bi-material rubber and gray textile strap with the Luna Rossa stripe as well as a second black rubber strap.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Many are created in order to address a concern (dandruff, breakage, brittleness) or to work most effectively for a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair).—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
30 June 2025
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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In the long-term, seawalls can actually make erosion worse, especially along sandy beaches, where waves crashing against one side of the seawall can scour out sand on the other side.—
Molly Duerig,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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Nestled in nine hectares of lush, landscaped gardens overlooking a long, sandy beach and the shimmering South China Sea, The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh is a haven of tranquility and wellbeing.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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The color of the curtain was designed to match the signature grayish green of the building’s ironwork.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
19 June 2025
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In contrast, the smaller, cramped apartments that the characters inhabit in Poland are rendered with grayish, claustrophobic lighting.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The skin may look dull, ashy, flaky, or have a sandpaper-like texture.2 This dryness can spread across the arms, legs, or upper body.—
Health,
Health,
11 May 2025
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The lightweight, fragrance-free lotion leaves a soft, invisible finish that isn’t greasy or ashy, and it’s boosted with five antioxidants, including vitamin E and C, to defend against long-term UV damage.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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In his post-game meeting with reporters, New York coach Tom Thibodeau looked ashen and was at loss for explaining what unfolded.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
22 May 2025
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The urologist’s face, lit by the glow of these images, was ashen.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Chocolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chocolate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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