as in ornate
elaborately and often excessively decorated
marveled at all the woodwork on the historic gingerbread cottages that lined the coast
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Recent Examples of gingerbread
Seasonal open houses, caroling parties, gingerbread decorating contests, and more have our calendars chockfull of holly jolly social calls.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
The dark red ale gave off a strong banana aroma with gingerbread spices and a definite licorice hit.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
Your mileage may vary, but know that the best gingerbread cookie in Disneyland is actually inside the park at the Harbor Galley, where the cookies are smaller and rounder but also spicier and chewier.
—Todd Martens, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
The beverage menu includes a gingerbread old-fashioned and a tequila cocktail with ginger beer, cranberries and lime juice.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
The dark red ale gave off a strong banana aroma with gingerbread spices and a definite licorice hit.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
Your mileage may vary, but know that the best gingerbread cookie in Disneyland is actually inside the park at the Harbor Galley, where the cookies are smaller and rounder but also spicier and chewier.
—Todd Martens, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
The beverage menu includes a gingerbread old-fashioned and a tequila cocktail with ginger beer, cranberries and lime juice.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gingerbread
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The vaulted lobby, dressed up in jewel tones, ornate wall panels, and mixed materials, sets the tone for the rest of your visit.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Sophie’s wonderment at the ornate environment catches Benedict’s attention.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Long overshadowed by his more decorated co-star, Brown is emerging as a legitimate NBA MVP candidate as the season’s halfway mark approaches.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
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The film is based on the true story of Joseph ‘Lupo’ Rulli (Interdonato), a legendary New Jersey boxer plagued with polio before his career peaks, who then rises as a mobster in the Bonanno Crime family, while his older brother Dennis (Stahl) becomes a decorated State Policeman in the same town.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Gingerbread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gingerbread. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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