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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 Living Room is a great place to sit and experience the hotel’s Khemer signature menu, cocktails, or afternoon tea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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The Standard is a casual dining spot and cocktail bar with locations in Boca Raton and Delray Beach.—
Robin Webb,
Sun Sentinel,
25 May 2026
Noun
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A little farther on, there’s a square with a carousel and a pétanque court, some low dark stone walls, some houses with bottle-green shutters, a bend in the road, and we’re headed to La Noue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Try mixing 15 to 20 drops of an essential oil in a spray bottle of water with a few drops of liquid dish soap.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
25 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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Playing in the nightcap fireworks game on Memorial Day, Johnson County and Walters State drew a crowd of more than 11,000 people.—
James Burky,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Hit Audubon’s Hotel + Restaurant for steaks, chops, and pasta before grabbing a nightcap paired with live music at its speakeasy, the Midnight Slip.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
Noun
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For example, mint helps repel slugs; thyme improves the flavor of lettuce and repels aphids.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
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Blank believes his grandpa would have appreciated the way this year’s Mavericks team plays, with an emphasis on getting on base, small ball, run manufacturing, pitching depth, and quality defense over trying to out-slug teams with hordes of homers.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Or will Everlane become a faster-moving trend chaser?—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
22 May 2026
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Then there are the fatal chaser traffic accidents, what with people distracted by watching radar and/or taking photos on their cellphones, blindly exiting their cars in the middle of a 70-mph highway, or pulling over but leaving the driver-side door open for other cars to potentially hit.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
Noun
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Containers of unopened beer stored at room temperature will last about four to six months.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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At one time, the GABF annually drew upward of 60,000 people to the Convention Center over three days each fall, with dozens and dozens of local bars, breweries and restaurants hosting their own events, beer tappings and mini-festivals.—
Jonathan Shikes,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
Noun
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More home games under the belt after the men’s World Cup break offer a chance to better learn how to do so in a more comfortable environment.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Unlike gas cars, electric vehicles do not need oil changes, oil filter replacements, new spark plugs, timing belt fixes, transmission fluid changes and exhaust system repairs.—
Danny Smith,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Snifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snifter. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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