as in peach
something very good of its kind
gave a pippin of a commencement speech that earned a standing ovation
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Recent Examples of pippin
Their large selection of ciders ranges from dry with orange pippins to semi-dry with fresh raspberry.
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Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2023
Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pippin
Noun
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Just as Aleys’s mother passed on her passion for books and Alouette pursued her passion for beauty, Marte will carry on a passion for stories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Rather than forcing safe and uniform beauty standards on all patients, the clinic emphasizes balance, proportion and above all, individuality.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lindsey Vonn was the 13th skier to hit the slopes in the alpine ski women’s downhill at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday and her dreams of powering through a devastating knee injury to make the medal podium came to a crashing halt.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Gary has had civic dreams before.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The facility’s drainage pip from the coffee machines to the floor sink was lacking an air gap.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
21 Nov. 2025
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Trump has convinced many Americans that U.S. alliances are a favor to other nations and that there is no cost to squeezing allies until their pips squeak.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
18 Nov. 2025
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In addition to featuring intricate lacework, some pieces stand out for being crafted from chiffon and fluid satins, being punctuated by tiny floral embroideries and cascading daisy embellishments or simply for their buttery hues that add to the classic black and white propositions.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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There’s just not a better daisy-like perennial for Texas.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Seward marvels over a cream Zoran jacket, and tries on a khaki wool cape designed by Gianni Versace for Italian label Callaghan in the early ‘80s.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The pyramids, the temples, the stunning gold jewelry found in royal tombs — all of these marvels depended on practical, everyday tools wielded by skilled hands.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Cave of Munits is an easy place to reconnect with your childlike wonder, but please explore with respect and reverence for the place.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Philosophy is a practice of wonder and logic; curiosity and introspection; dialectic and meditation; criticism and advocacy.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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The only win is a lulu — a near no-hitter for right-hander Storm Davis, the youngest Oriole who handcuffs the Tigers, 3-1.—
Mike Klingaman,
baltimoresun.com,
24 June 2018
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For years, conservatives reveled in chapping liberals for their sweet-tooth for French intellectuals but, as Green demonstrates, Bannon, while playing in deep right field, has plucked himself a real lulu.—
Charles P. Pierce,
Esquire,
19 July 2017
Noun
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Reserve a lane and get competitive with your sweetheart.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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Show your sweetheart, friends, and family some love with one of these arrangements.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Pippin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pippin. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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