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We’re met with steaming cups of coffee and homemade cookies that make climbing out of cloud-like beds before sunrise a treat as opposed to a chore.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Mix 1½ cups plain whole-milk Greek yogurt and ½ tsp.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
One cup of raw beets contains 148 micrograms (mcg) of folate, which is about 37% of the CDC’s recommended daily intake of 400 mcg of folic acid.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Stir in remaining 2 cups berries.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Mix 1½ cups plain whole-milk Greek yogurt and ½ tsp.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
One cup of raw beets contains 148 micrograms (mcg) of folate, which is about 37% of the CDC’s recommended daily intake of 400 mcg of folic acid.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Stir in remaining 2 cups berries.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cup
Noun
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The subtle yellows and rust oranges of the upholstery match the shades of the rising sun, with terracotta mugs at the tea and coffee counter and bright pops of red from the centre tables in the living area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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On Earth, we’re used to coffee resting in the bottom of our mugs, rain collecting in puddles—and urine traveling down a drain.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Perfect for a summer table, this ribbed beauty offers an elevated option when desiring a traditional goblet style.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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The goblet style offers a subtle twist on the pinch pleat, creating a slightly more decorative look at the top of the panel.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Cup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cup. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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