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Recent Examples of snifter
In addition to being exorbitantly expensive and served in a snifter . . .
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Amie Barrodale, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
Madeira September is great for: a snifter or two in one of the world’s oldest wine regions.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 30 June 2025
Aged for 18 months in American oak barrels and savored neat in a snifter, the flavor is soft and buttery with fruity overtones.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2024
You’re supposed to have a snifter of some sort.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 30 Nov. 2021
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Amie Barrodale, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
Madeira September is great for: a snifter or two in one of the world’s oldest wine regions.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 30 June 2025
Aged for 18 months in American oak barrels and savored neat in a snifter, the flavor is soft and buttery with fruity overtones.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2024
You’re supposed to have a snifter of some sort.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 30 Nov. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snifter
Noun
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The menu features craft cocktails, beer, wine, and a handful of light bites—Lili’s Martini, a lychee-and-lemon take on the classic cocktail, is the standout drink.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The event will take place on Thursday, June 4 in Los Angeles, beginning with an intimate cocktail reception and awards ceremony followed by an IndieWire 30th anniversary dance party complete with food trucks and other surprises.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Otherwise, all of the accommodations have Park Hyatt signatures like Le Labo toiletries in pump bottles, fluffy robes and slippers, minibars, espresso machines, and plenty of bottled water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Experts recommend using a point-of-use sink filter and storing water in stainless steel or glass bottles instead of disposable plastic containers.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Our stroll began outside the medieval gate—only residents can drive through the stone ramparts—and ended with an aperitif on the square.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
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The oranges are paired with the Italian aperitif Aperol, along with prosecco and a bit of mint for a sip that is sure to satisfy.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The lounge is a great place to grab a nightcap before tucking into a bed or sleeping bag.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
14 May 2026
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Then in the nightcap, is this the final game of LeBron James’ career?—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Hubbard squash, dill, and nasturtiums deter squash bugs, borers, and slugs while attracting pollinators.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2026
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But Guerrero’s inconsistent slug sparks the same conversation each spring.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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First-timers to Music City shouldn’t miss a downtown stop at Robert’s Western World for a cold PBR, baloney sandwich, MoonPie chaser, and some of the best live country music in town.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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To catch the encore performances before the solar slowdown, Tom Kerss, chief aurora chaser at Hurtigruten, a cruise line based in Norway, recommends traveling to see the lights before the end of 2027.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Alcohol While a cold glass of beer or a mixed drink may feel refreshing in the moment, alcohol dehydrates you.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
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Jobs’ ‘beer test’ may sound unserious compared to today’s increasingly popular Myers-Briggs assessments and 90-minute exams.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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For her final day of engagements in the area, Middleton wore a cream pleated Jenny Packham skirt, Blazé Milano pin-stripe blazer and belt, as well as Alicia flats in taupe and black courtesy of designer Camilla Elphick.—
Stefania Saltalamacchia,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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Of course, at this stage in her career — and with no formal acting training under her belt — every set is still a learning experience.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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“Snifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snifter. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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