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as in beauties
a lovely woman
every time I see him, he's got some new cookie on his arm
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as in guys
a member of the human race
the new CEO is said to be one sharp cookie
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Recent Examples of cookies
In her hometown of Nara, souvenir shops sell towels emblazoned with her slogans, key chains, stationery, even cookies bearing her likeness alongside that of her political idol, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
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Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The use of advertising cookies sent by third-party servers is common on the Internet.
—Hazlitt, 6 Feb. 2026
Troops nationwide also sell cookies online, through the Girl Scouts digital cookie store program.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The physical transformation of the cookies baking in the oven.
—Bill Burnett, Big Think, 5 Feb. 2026
The savory girl favors briny, herbaceous, and umami-rich bites over sweet treats—think olives instead of cupcakes, flaky cheese twists over sugar cookies, and snack boards featuring marinated vegetables, nuts, and bold spreads.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
After all the holiday baking, Southern Living fans are done searching for cookies and cakes and have turned to comfort classics, including soups.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
How much do Girl Scout cookies cost?
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Devotees had left offerings — rupees, bananas, and sweets such as Choco-Pie, Oat Krunch cookies and digestive biscuits.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The use of advertising cookies sent by third-party servers is common on the Internet.
—Hazlitt, 6 Feb. 2026
Troops nationwide also sell cookies online, through the Girl Scouts digital cookie store program.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The physical transformation of the cookies baking in the oven.
—Bill Burnett, Big Think, 5 Feb. 2026
The savory girl favors briny, herbaceous, and umami-rich bites over sweet treats—think olives instead of cupcakes, flaky cheese twists over sugar cookies, and snack boards featuring marinated vegetables, nuts, and bold spreads.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
After all the holiday baking, Southern Living fans are done searching for cookies and cakes and have turned to comfort classics, including soups.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
How much do Girl Scout cookies cost?
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Devotees had left offerings — rupees, bananas, and sweets such as Choco-Pie, Oat Krunch cookies and digestive biscuits.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cookies
Noun
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Allow yourself to experience these beauties while still keeping your feet on the ground of reality.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Allow yourself to experience these beauties while still keeping your feet on the ground of 3-D reality.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That was a really physical challenge and you guys don't do a lot like that anymore.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Feb. 2026
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Five transfers, seven high school recruits — and 24 guys coming back for another go-round.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While a statement-making Mind the Gap wallpaper featuring Hindu goddesses transforms the powder room into a vibrant tribute to Rai and her partner’s Indian heritage, displayed alongside family heirlooms.—
Linne Halpern,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2026
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Suddenly though, Artemis had to cut off this fling, because gods and goddesses were not supposed to have romances with mortals.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The two men, in their respective corners, stared each other down.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Two men were taken to the hospital in critical condition, and two other men were in fair condition.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With 89 total rooms, options range from deluxe king rooms to double queens—both featuring accessible mobility and hearing options—as well as a family-style room with multiple semi-private sleeping areas for those traveling in a group.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Our grandmothers were queens of the freezer, along with a zillion other ways to avoid food waste.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fact-check things on social media before reposting them, using sources that provide links to original documents.—
Brenda Looper,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Kisilevych noted that some Ukrainians are promised that if things go wrong, they will be exchanged for Ukrainian citizens held as prisoners of war by Russia.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The house always wins Thaksin’s promise to improve the lives of the rural working classes, implement universal healthcare and subsidies for farmers earnt him a millions-strong following, particularly among his home base in the northeast.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ellen Rudolph and her husband, Steve Lewis, were still trying to repair their Pacific Palisades home and rebuild their lives after last year’s fires when, two months later, the devastating news came.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Our status as creatures of God confers on us certain rights that can’t be handed over as part of the social contract, rights that are at once natural and inalienable.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Take a walk along one to spot the creatures that rely on it, and dip your feet in on a hot day to feel what heaven feels like.—
Becky Bartkowski,
AZCentral.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cookies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cookies. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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