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as in beauties
a lovely woman
every time I see him, he's got some new cookie on his arm
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as in guys
a member of the human race
the new CEO is said to be one sharp cookie
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Recent Examples of cookies
Bodega also has muffins, cookies, bagels with a schmear and, sometimes, one of its custom cakes.
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Classic, quick, and simple to make, these cookies have a short ingredient list and are big on peanut butter flavor.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
Dollar Tree shoppers adore Moon Pie’s Once in a Blue Moon, giving the cookies an average rating of five stars on Dollar Tree’s website.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
And then there's Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar, known for serving warm, soft cookies by the bucket.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Enjoy complimentary bicycles, evening milk and cookies, and a 24-hour fitness center.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
The cookies may have been sold on campus since November, the San Marcos Daily Record reported.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 8 May 2026
That includes welcome amenities that are personalized to the hotel guest, like cookies in crystal glassware for families and Moet & Chandon Champagne for couples.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Sprinkle gingersnap cookies into center of dough.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Classic, quick, and simple to make, these cookies have a short ingredient list and are big on peanut butter flavor.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
Dollar Tree shoppers adore Moon Pie’s Once in a Blue Moon, giving the cookies an average rating of five stars on Dollar Tree’s website.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
And then there's Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar, known for serving warm, soft cookies by the bucket.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Enjoy complimentary bicycles, evening milk and cookies, and a 24-hour fitness center.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
The cookies may have been sold on campus since November, the San Marcos Daily Record reported.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 8 May 2026
That includes welcome amenities that are personalized to the hotel guest, like cookies in crystal glassware for families and Moet & Chandon Champagne for couples.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Sprinkle gingersnap cookies into center of dough.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cookies
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One of the many beauties of being Mexican is the right to be very loud and proud (justifiably so) about our abundant culinary contributions.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2026
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From tropical beauties to drought-tolerant natives, these perennials will keep your garden looking its best all summer long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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And in the past, our foundation has always been three- and four-year guys.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Panettiere gave a photo of her firefighter dad pride of place in her childhood bedroom, surrounded by the other guys from his house.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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Drawn from the museum’s founding collection, the exhibitions aim trace the evolution of human culture through storytelling, from ancient sculptures of gods and goddesses to Renaissance paintings to photographs, comics, and modern cinema, including props and costumes from the Lucas Archives.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Superbloom Tour will be filled with celebration, dancing, theatre, cowboys and goddesses and of course a LOT of singing.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
15 Apr. 2026
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Somehow, Navarro countered with a cutter as both men crashed through the sea of chairs.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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In August 2025, Broward County Circuit Court Judge Marlon Weiss ruled on a case of two men living in France who petitioned for early parental rights while their gestational carrier was pregnant.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Also returning in addition to the Wayans are franchise scream queens Anna Faris and Regina Hall.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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The queens of the ballroom extravaganza have moved both costume designer Qween Jean’s fabulous couture and the cats’ quest for immortality up to the main stem with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s righteous blessing.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Or, in this case, cutting things up with scissors and tossing them around.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The volunteer team was a diverse group of people, at different stages in their lives, and from various social and cultural backgrounds.—
Via Riverhead,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Authorities are trying to unravel what led two teenagers to open fire at the San Diego Islamic Center, killing three people before taking their own lives.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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For all of these creatures, the coast’s patchwork of barrier islands, beaches, sandbars, salt marshes, tidal creeks and estuaries are vitally important for survival.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
16 May 2026
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The slick creatures, with their blunt heads and whiskers, are sometimes easy to spot in the water, but the restaurants that have perfected eating them are a bit harder to find.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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“Cookies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cookies. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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