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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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Cans of fizzy yerba maté come from the indie Hong Kong soda company Mezzanine Makers, and boozy beverages are impishly garnished with cocktail umbrellas.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
19 Oct. 2025
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Signature cocktails Whether a couple chooses an entire open bar or has select alcoholic offerings for guests, a signature cocktail can make the reception even more special.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For liquid varieties in bottles, replace after 6 to 12 months.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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It's also exceeded its funding goal for the Elio bottle with more than 650 backers on board.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Unlike the lighter versions served elsewhere, this one leans decadent—more dessert than digestif.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Ten Tusker’s Bar is fully stocked for after dinner digestifs before heading back to the lodges.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Neither built around the traditional J-pop structure of A-melody/B-melody/chorus nor modeled after the Western verse/chorus format, the track’s composition feels innovative — offering a glimpse into an entirely new dimension of pop.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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Back last year after a prolonged hiatus, the VS show's prominent post in pop culture remains unassailable, as much an event to watch as an awards show or holiday special.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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Locals and visitors alike still flock to its quayside terrace for an aperitif served with a side of people watching, just like Jean Cocteau, who lived in room 22, and his friends once did.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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From a classic Aperol spritz to a refreshing Hugo Spritz to 2025’s drink of the summer, the Spa Spritz, our love of the aperitif-style cocktail runs deep.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For a nightcap, have a Negroni (€15) at the moody bar attached to the nearby Palma Riad hotel.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In the evening, he was summoned for a nightcap with Charles and was offered a very good malt whiskey — a glass of Laphroaig.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The 170-grain slug socked him right between the horns.—
Bob Cary,
Outdoor Life,
15 Oct. 2025
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California has 42 official state symbols after Governor Newsom signed three bills to create new symbols in 2024, including the Dungeness crab as the state crustacean, the banana slug as the state slug, and the black abalone as the state seashell.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In 2019, Vanity Fair royal correspondent Katie Nicholl reported that Prince Harry, who was once known for knocking back vodka Red Bull chasers at nightclubs, had adopted a healthier lifestyle thanks to his wife.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Four storm chasers have died, been killed from tornadoes, but one in four.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Snifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snifter. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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