as in fairy
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers
some people believe that brownies will clean your house if you leave them milk
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Recent Examples of brownie
At Sweet Bliss Bakery With a range from turtle brownies to lavender blueberry cheesecake, Sweet Bliss Bakery is a beloved spot for all things sweet in Nelson County.
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
The mother of the 13-year-old student who saved part of the brownie in his backpack took the leftovers to the police department, reported the situation and had the brownie tested.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
To cap off the evening, guests will receive a take-home box of assorted sweet bites, including a lemon bar, brownie, blondie and more.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
But the execution is surprisingly restrained: Tonka bean panna cotta, chocolate brownie crumble, a matcha soil, and a tart raspberry sorbet that cuts through the sweetness like a sharp exit line.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
The mother of the 13-year-old student who saved part of the brownie in his backpack took the leftovers to the police department, reported the situation and had the brownie tested.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
To cap off the evening, guests will receive a take-home box of assorted sweet bites, including a lemon bar, brownie, blondie and more.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
But the execution is surprisingly restrained: Tonka bean panna cotta, chocolate brownie crumble, a matcha soil, and a tart raspberry sorbet that cuts through the sweetness like a sharp exit line.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brownie
Noun
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Thor: The Dark World' (2013) Chris Hemsworth’s thunder god has a sequel that’s a blender of familiar fantasy tropes as Thor and love interest Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) have to deal with a dark elf with an Infinity Stone.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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In contrast, Tolkien imagined elves as elegant and refined, while humans had the capacity to be as barbaric as orcs, or as noble as elves.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Monster cats, women with ravenous mouths in the back of their heads, mountain goblins, mermaids with carp bodies, foxes that transform into samurai messengers—the list goes on.—
Katherine Larson
July 16,
Literary Hub,
16 July 2025
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In fact, Bolg is the name of a goblin prince from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The sharp, upscaled images work best on games with lots of horizontal and/or vertical lines and bright, single-colored sprites.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
26 Nov. 2024
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But sprites are the most often seen, captivating their observers.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Tell me a little bit about the technical side of filming a dwarf and an elf together.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
13 Oct. 2022
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Other new characters include Disa, the first female dwarf ever shown in the Lord of the Rings series.—
Ethan Millman,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2022
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The Trump administration’s social media presence has been a consistent stream of meme and troll postings throughout the year.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
30 July 2025
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Pop’s most dedicated troll, Doja Cat, has officially chimed in on the extremely online uproar over Sydney Sweeney’s new jeans campaign for American Eagle.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
29 July 2025
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“Brownie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brownie. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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