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Recent Examples of gingersnap
The shop will also sell specialty ice cream flavors like eggnog and gingersnap.
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2025
Pie offerings include pumpkin ($36), cranberry gingersnap ($36), salted caramel apple ($44) and bourbon chocolate pecan ($48).
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Accompany with graham crackers, gingersnaps, maple cookies, and Rice Krispie treats made with snappy pecan butter and cinnamon.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Use Your Eyes This riff on a Rusty Nail, originally featured on a previous fall menu at The Patterson House in Nashville, Tenn., swaps the traditional scotch for Laird’s 100 proof apple brandy along with gingersnap and allspice bitters.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2025
Pie offerings include pumpkin ($36), cranberry gingersnap ($36), salted caramel apple ($44) and bourbon chocolate pecan ($48).
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Accompany with graham crackers, gingersnaps, maple cookies, and Rice Krispie treats made with snappy pecan butter and cinnamon.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Use Your Eyes This riff on a Rusty Nail, originally featured on a previous fall menu at The Patterson House in Nashville, Tenn., swaps the traditional scotch for Laird’s 100 proof apple brandy along with gingersnap and allspice bitters.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gingersnap
Noun
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But, just like Elmer Fudd, there was one beast that constantly eluded the mighty hermit hunter and actually took great pleasure in harassing him.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, she becomes threatened by a minor scandal involving her dopey husband (Jack Lowden), all while dealing with her dysfunctional family, including the serial-cheater father (Woody Harrelson) who reenters her life and a brother (Spike Fearn) who has become something of a hermit.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The snickerdoodle feels like a humble cookie, but the simply flavor balance is everything.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the classics, like chocolate chip, snickerdoodle and oatmeal raisin, the shop also offers a rotating menu of innovative cookie creations, milkshakes and more.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Laughter rippled through the 2,000-square-foot space as diners chatted over complimentary rice cookies and steaming cups of Persian chai infused with rose petals.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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One of her most unique designs was a bridal shower cookie.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Serve with lemon or plain shortbread cookies for a nice crunch on top.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Universal Orlando serves a wide array of Butterbeer fare, including cupcakes, cookie sandwiches, candy apples, shortbread bars, crème brûlée, crepes, truffles and macarons.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
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That’s right, y’all, with the touch of the sliding button, scooping batter for muffins, cupcakes, brownies, and other baked treats is as easy as pie.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Glass cases are stocked with cakes, pies, brownies, cookies, and other sweet items, as well as savory pot pies and quiches.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Make a batch of these macaroons for a sweet, refreshing and gluten-free Valentine’s Day treat.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Christmas desserts: 7 Christmas dessert recipes to try this year, from apple pie to cheesecake Nord's Bakery WHAT: Nord's Bakery sells a gooey delicious chocolate chip cookie, snickerdoodles, sugar, thumbprint, macaroons, oatmeal raisin, double chocolate chip, sugar cookies and more.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Dec. 2025
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Popular items include strawberry shortcake, chocolate fudge-top cookies and marshmallow doughnuts.—
Mathew Schumer,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2026
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Add the wine pairing for an extra few bucks, ending with strawberry rhubarb shortcake and Moscato.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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For dessert, customers can dine on treats like an orange blossom saffron olive oil cake for $11 (complete with black walnut tuile and strawberry coulis).—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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Expect squid ink tuile, risotto infused with langoustine bisque, pulled veal cheek, and a show-stopping dessert of sous-vide rhubarb and chocolate cremeux—finished with a warm Aperol.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Gingersnap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gingersnap. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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