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Recent Examples of snifter
You’re supposed to have a snifter of some sort.
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Quartz Staff, Quartz, 30 Nov. 2021
The flavors that are listed in this dark lager - ginger, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon – definitely are on the palate, though don’t expect a big savory beer that demands a snifter.
—Marc Bona, cleveland, 4 Dec. 2022
Come for the kickoff to try a snifter of Founders Brewing’s limited-edition Ultimate Oktoberfest barrel-aged Märzen ($8).
—Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022
Brandy snifter photos were a special occasion, something to get dressed up for.
—New York Times, 9 Jan. 2022
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Quartz Staff, Quartz, 30 Nov. 2021
The flavors that are listed in this dark lager - ginger, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon – definitely are on the palate, though don’t expect a big savory beer that demands a snifter.
—Marc Bona, cleveland, 4 Dec. 2022
Come for the kickoff to try a snifter of Founders Brewing’s limited-edition Ultimate Oktoberfest barrel-aged Märzen ($8).
—Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022
Brandy snifter photos were a special occasion, something to get dressed up for.
—New York Times, 9 Jan. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snifter
Noun
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The Red Raider cocktail is bourbon, lemon, pomegranate, and orange liqueur, and comes to us from an old printing of the Mr. Boston Official Bartender’s Guide, where it’s reportedly been since at least 1974.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
14 June 2025
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Come for the Lilibeth cocktail — a fresh, floral blend of gin, elderflower, and citrus — served over a giant floating ice cube shaped like a diamond as a playful nod to the crown jewels locked away at the Tower of London, visible from here.—
Rooksana Hossenally,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Armagnac 1830 – the oldest Armagnac bottle in the world, aged 195 years.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The area’s newest boutique is like stepping into a genie’s bottle — if the genie had impeccable taste and a deep love for legacy designers, funky jewelry, and original art.—
Emiene Wright,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Then, retire to the spacious living room to sip a digestif on one of the large couches.—
Shannon Sharpe,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2025
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It’s been almost a year since The Bear season three ended with a digestif of cliffhangers.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The 22-year-old pop star and actress, who grew up in Temecula, Calif., before moving to Los Angeles in middle school to star in the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark, took to social media on Saturday (June 14) amid widespread protests.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
15 June 2025
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Taylor Swift's net worth is about to change now that the pop star has ownership of her entire music catalog, experts tell Newsweek.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Founded by Lily Geiger, who lost her father to alcoholism, Sole looks like an aperitif but avoids mimicking the taste of alcohol.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
17 May 2025
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Campari is an Italian aperitif that originated in Italy in the 1800s.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The Parisian-meets-Copenhagen bistro with a French-leaning menu is a lively spot for coffee and pastries, caviar and oysters, cocktail hour, dinner, or dessert and nightcaps.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Snitker planned to rest Ronald Acuña Jr. for the first game Thursday and play him in the nightcap, but turned to the star to replace Fairchild in the bottom of the fourth.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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When Dina refuses an anesthetic slug of alcohol during the proceedings, Jesse gets the wind up.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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Rather than look to slug, Mookie Betts lifted a fly ball deep enough to advance Edman to third.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Here's my message: Have some consideration for your fellow chasers when out there.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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There may be no total solar eclipse this year, but June 10, 2025, is a landmark event of sorts for eclipse chasers worldwide — the halfway point between the last and the next totalities.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 June 2025
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“Snifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snifter. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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