as in heavyweight
one of high position or importance within a group
a staff appointment that must be approved by his nibs, the magazine's editor in chief
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Cacao is the star here, going far beyond the familiar chocolately flavors of the nibs with preparations like fermented cacao pulp and cacao husk infusions.
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Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
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“Nibs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nibs. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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