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Recent Examples of snifter
Sidle up to the giant slab of black marble at the center and order some caviar and a snifter of Champagne.
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2024
But for the ultimate in an elegant sipping tequila, soft as velvet, with sweet essences of pure agave, delicate herbs, and a touch of mint and eucalyptus, Puro Corazón deserves to be slowly savored in the most elegant of crystal snifters.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2023
You’re supposed to have a snifter of some sort.
—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
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2024
But for the ultimate in an elegant sipping tequila, soft as velvet, with sweet essences of pure agave, delicate herbs, and a touch of mint and eucalyptus, Puro Corazón deserves to be slowly savored in the most elegant of crystal snifters.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2023
You’re supposed to have a snifter of some sort.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snifter
Noun
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Krishnan did have to make a few minor tweaks to his cocktail menu.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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The chefs of Water Street will prepare a six-course meal with a welcome cocktail and four wine pairings, a news release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That results in a total production of approximately 255 million bottles from the 34,000-hectare region.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 July 2025
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Only a limited number of bottles will be available starting July 2025 through Sazerac’s domestic and international distribution partners, as well as at the distillery and via Legacy de Forge, Sazerac’s direct-to-consumer platform powered by Blockbar.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Handshake Bitters Rooted in Persian heritage and Portland’s vibrant food scene, Handshake Bitters is part digestif, part storybook.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The dark wood trolley with a large glass dome holds a selection of nostalgic sweet treats reimagined by chef de cuisine Mathew Sherry, such as sea buckthorn meringue tarts, tablet and Macallan whisky chocolates to enjoy with a final digestif or boxed to take home.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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That day came today as Punk shed his crutches to an even louder pop.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The spruce wood kit arrives unpainted, giving you the choice to keep it natural or add a pop of color.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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During the two-day cruise, Martha Stewart hosted a sunset aperitif, Janelle Monáe lit up a DJ set, Sting gave a surprise performance and a drone show illuminated the Sicilian coastline, providing endless fodder for what felt like every A-lister’s Instagram Stories feed.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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One of the most popular offerings at Darling’s is a nonalcoholic Aperol Spritz, made with a booze-free aperitif and a bright blood orange coloring.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The injuries kept coming in Saturday’s nightcap against Cleveland.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
27 July 2025
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The loser of that game gets Arkansas in the nightcap in an elimination game.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Noun
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One trick to capture slugs is to lay a board down next to a row crop and check the underside in the morning to gather the slugs.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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The rose slugs can be controlled with a systemic insect spray.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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But the leaders who thrive, especially in dynamic and competitive environments, aren't only quota chasers focused on short-term wins.—
Jani Hirvonen,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Most attendees were equipped like filmmakers or storm chasers with high-end camera gear, protective headphones and drones.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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“Snifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snifter. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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