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a sweet food made from cacao beans
She gave me a box of chocolates for my birthday.
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Recent Examples of chocolate
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025
The chocolate fondant, deconstructed affogato, and Kenyan selection of cheeses and crackers were impossible to resist.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
Dubai chocolate's viral fame has also promoted menu additions from Shake Shack and Crumbl, as well as products sold at Trader Joe’s and Costco.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 30 July 2025
Vanilla still reigns as one of the top ice cream flavors, followed by chocolate, strawberry, butter pecan and cookie dough, according to a 2024 survey from the International Dairy Foods Association.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025
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Key Takeaways Dark chocolate contains nutrients and antioxidants that benefit multiple aspects of health, including heart health, weight management, and mood.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025
The chocolate fondant, deconstructed affogato, and Kenyan selection of cheeses and crackers were impossible to resist.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
Dubai chocolate's viral fame has also promoted menu additions from Shake Shack and Crumbl, as well as products sold at Trader Joe’s and Costco.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 30 July 2025
Vanilla still reigns as one of the top ice cream flavors, followed by chocolate, strawberry, butter pecan and cookie dough, according to a 2024 survey from the International Dairy Foods Association.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chocolate
Noun
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The province is the birthplace of the nougat candy known as turrón.—
Sofia Perez,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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There are several riffs on the candy bar, including desserts like this cake, Dubai chocolate strawberries, and pistachio cream brownies.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Sasha stood in the middle, wearing a gray suit and tan shoes.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Sandman is a beautiful gray colt that inherited the good looks from his father.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Polley and cinematographer Luc Montpellier shoot the story in a muted palette, not quite sepia but not quite color either, reflecting the limited world of its characters.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2023
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The harsh, desaturated look of Luc Montpellier’s cinematography — not quite black-and-white, not quite sepia — establishes an ambiance of persistent, disorienting unreality.—
Justin ChangFilm Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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Other perks include indoor and outdoor pools, 172 feet of sandy shoreline, and a 50-foot dock.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
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White sandy beaches and mild, sunny climates have long been features of the archetypal American retirement.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Accompanying the message were two photographs: the first showing an exuberantly fluffy black cat; and the second capturing the same female cat post-groom, with a far-trimmer silhouette and, unexpectedly, grayish fur beneath the fluff.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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To diagnose this pathogen, cut an infected stem and look for grayish slime inside the stem.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The skin might also turn purple or blue in people with lighter skin tones or be gray or ashy in people with darker skin tones Vomiting or making gurgling noises.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Editor’s tip: For those with two-toned or naturally darker lips, finding a liner that shows up without looking ashy is key, and Fenty Beauty’s Coal Blooded gets it right.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Patches of skin that appear red, white, blue, gray, yellow, purple, brown or ashen as opposed to their normal color.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
13 Jan. 2025
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In his post-game meeting with reporters, New York coach Tom Thibodeau looked ashen and was at loss for explaining what unfolded.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
22 May 2025
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“Chocolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chocolate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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