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Recent Examples of snifter
Madeira September is great for: a snifter or two in one of the world’s oldest wine regions.
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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
The flavors that are listed in this dark lager - ginger, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon – definitely are on the palate, though don’t expect a big savory beer that demands a snifter.
—Marc Bona, cleveland, 4 Dec. 2022
You’re supposed to have a snifter of some sort.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 30 Nov. 2021
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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
The flavors that are listed in this dark lager - ginger, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon – definitely are on the palate, though don’t expect a big savory beer that demands a snifter.
—Marc Bona, cleveland, 4 Dec. 2022
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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HoneyBee Sage's signature brewed teas and alcohol-free craft cocktails will be available.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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If craft cocktails are your thing, be sure to check out The Smoky Note in Albuquerque.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Jays weren’t going to pop bottles of champagne in the clubhouse after a sweep and wear ski goggles to keep the streaming beer out of their eyes.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Use a spray bottle to thoroughly mist the couch with neutral cleaner.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Espresso and tea are offered at the end of the meal, in line with Italian dining customs, and a complimentary limoncello digestif is available for patrons 21 and up.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Easton suggests an herbaceous spritz with the starter, floral mezcal moment with the main, and a chilled digestif to close the evening.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The strands boast a medley of maple leaves, pumpkins, and pinecones in earthy hues that add a pop of color to a mantel without looking over the top.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Swift’s zigs and zags were well timed for cultural and technological shifts that were dissolving the very meaning of pop.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Simple jokes, clichés served up as a refreshing alcohol-free aperitif to prolong meetings without really getting to work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Start with an aperitif like a Ligurian Negroni infused with Côte d’Azur Cap Gin, best sipped alongside cheesy focaccia with pesto, before sampling the signature pesto plate with trofie pasta — which is even more indulgent when topped with Sicilian gamberi (shrimp) tartare.—
Lane Nieset,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Some things have held steady across the past two decades — Sunday is the all-day affair with afternoon slots and a nightcap; Monday and Thursday have standalone games.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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Tucked below you’ll find Barlume Downstairs, a sexy cocktail hideaway that can turn a regular Tuesday into a fun nightcap with friends.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Place a piece of 6 x 6-inch piece of cardboard or thin plywood on the garden surface to attract slugs, then check under it every morning.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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Except this time Boyd witnessed Chapman slug the fastball 400 feet to left-center field for a two-run home run.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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Hayleigh Evans, who writes about extreme weather for The Republic, had been trying to set up a ride-along with a monsoon storm chaser all summer.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Choose to play as a Challenger (runner) or a Hunter (chaser) and experience the joy of tag like never before – powered by each character’s unique magical skills.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Snifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snifter. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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