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or cooky
1
as in biscuit
a sweet baked food that is usually small, flat, and round
She packed a few cookies in her lunch bag for an afternoon snack.
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2
as in person
a member of the human race
The new CEO is said to be one sharp cookie.
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3
as in queen
an attractive woman
The old timer would cast a playful wink at any of the female nurses, or cookies as he called them, that caught his eye.
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Recent Examples of cookie
Insomnia Cookies is offering a free cookie with any purchase from August 1-4.
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is back and those with a sweet tooth are in luck, with some brands offering deals on Aug. 4.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Aug. 2025
Norm Miller, University of San Diego YES: Those rogue building wraps are clearly the greatest threat to public order since unlicensed Girl Scout cookie stands.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
Using 2 cookie scoops, drop both batters into prepared pan.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
The herbal teas are all mixed on site and shortbread cookies are made by Zaretsky, from her cottage bakery Beyond the Veil Baking.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Aug. 2025
Norm Miller, University of San Diego YES: Those rogue building wraps are clearly the greatest threat to public order since unlicensed Girl Scout cookie stands.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
Using 2 cookie scoops, drop both batters into prepared pan.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
The herbal teas are all mixed on site and shortbread cookies are made by Zaretsky, from her cottage bakery Beyond the Veil Baking.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cookie
Noun
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Enjoy a steaming plate of weekend-only biscuits and gravy.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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Start with the biscuits and gravy with a sunny-side-up egg, or the confit pork belly hash.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
29 July 2025
Noun
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That’s the person who can integrate diverse expertise, promote equitable contributions, and cultivate trust.—
Jamil Zaki,
Harvard Business Review,
15 Aug. 2025
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But when someone raises concerns about questionable billing practices, the issue is quietly set aside and the person is moved to another role.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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THE TRENDSETTER Salt & Straw is the homecoming queen of ice cream in LA.—
Cole Kazdin,
Los Angeles Magazine,
14 July 2017
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While Jon is bound to leadership by a sense of duty, Daenerys sees herself as a liberator, a queen steeped in moral righteousness who freed slaves across the sea for the greater good.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2017
Noun
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There are restaurant workers who, rather than yelling at Souleymane or brushing him aside, offer him a smile, a coffee, a piece of candy.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
6 Aug. 2025
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Include everything that went into completing your meal, including butter, jam, condiments, and even the one or two pieces of candy for a treat.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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With a pair of catwalks jutting from the oval stage, the guys roam into the crowd, all while hitting their dance moves, and blending their upbeat pop anthems with the sappier ballads that made them into a heartthrob collective.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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How a 'Mad Dogs' concert film led to the Tedeschi Trucks Band Q: You guys definitely captured a bit of the magic.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Try enjoying your favorite tea variety—such as black, jasmine, or green tea—with a few drops of honey for a bit of sweetness.—
Samantha Lauriello,
Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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Consumers are urged to discontinue use of the affected honey immediately.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The incident started about 10:45 a.m. with a report that a man was screaming and breaking windows in his apartment on Front Street north of West Hawthorn Street, Easter said.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Cabello shared a photo dump from their getaway on Instagram, including a photo holding a man's hand.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The sport has roots in Ancient Greece with the legend of Leander swimming across the Hellespont to his lover the goddess Hero.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
30 July 2025
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Take cue from Bella Hadid, whose Western goddess style shines here.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
29 July 2025
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“Cookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cookie. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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