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as in lusciousness
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as in joy
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Recent Examples of ambrosia
There is no ambrosia here, just bad coffee.
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Washington Post, 10 May 2022
Her preparations include cleansing and perfuming herself with divinely fragrant ambrosia as well as borrowing a magical, lust-inducing belt from Aphrodite.
—Britta Ager, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2021
The long pavilion tables at College Mound United Methodist Church, seven miles southeast of Terrell in Kaufman County, won’t be piled with fried chicken, black-eyed peas, green bean casseroles or ambrosia salads.
—Marc Ramirez, Dallas News, 25 Apr. 2020
Ambrosia Panna Cotta with Pineapple Citrus Relish, Toasted Coconut and Pecans
McCook created this recipe to revisit memories of her grandmother’s ambrosia, a Southern specialty.
—Allie Morris, Dallas News, 18 Feb. 2020
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Washington Post, 10 May 2022
Her preparations include cleansing and perfuming herself with divinely fragrant ambrosia as well as borrowing a magical, lust-inducing belt from Aphrodite.
—Britta Ager, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2021
The long pavilion tables at College Mound United Methodist Church, seven miles southeast of Terrell in Kaufman County, won’t be piled with fried chicken, black-eyed peas, green bean casseroles or ambrosia salads.
—Marc Ramirez, Dallas News, 25 Apr. 2020
Ambrosia Panna Cotta with Pineapple Citrus Relish, Toasted Coconut and Pecans
McCook created this recipe to revisit memories of her grandmother’s ambrosia, a Southern specialty.
—Allie Morris, Dallas News, 18 Feb. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambrosia
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Regardless, drivers have been honking their vehicles’ horns with joy now that Gurnee is the first in the county to end its photo-enforcement program.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The joy emanating from the largely millennial devotees was palpable, from the white clothing blanketing the stands to the breathless commentary throughout the concert.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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The media days sessions are yielding news like manna from the sky.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Lost and stranded on a narrow ledge on a frigid night, the father came upon a backpack that – like manna from heaven – was filled with emergency blankets, water, snacks, a small tent and other supplies.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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After the shower, there’s a deluge of lip treatments, moisturizers, body oils and perfumes to finish.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
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Leff said that with airflow and filtration, smells, sprays or perfumes can be spread throughout the cabin.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
17 July 2025
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It’s been feast or famine with the Mets’ bats this season, and the problems hitting with runners in scoring position haven’t gone away.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
17 July 2025
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It’s been feast or famine for Pixar during the past two years.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
16 July 2025
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Outside of clothing, there are also good deals on beauty, including this mini set of woody and fresh fragrances, which are ideal for throwing into your purse or makeup bag.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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In parallel, the house—which also has a strong presence in the Asian beauty market—is about to launch a fragrance collaboration with Lalique, further strengthening its links with Paris.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Collins, who has previously celebrated the unique pleasures of the early dinner, finds something to like about lunch in all its guises—the power lunch, the liquid lunch, even the sad desk lunch.—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
25 July 2025
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There’s something magical about the mix of pine trees, screen doors, and the flicker of a lantern that instantly transports you to summer’s simplest pleasures.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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Their flowers in pale pink or white are an afterthought to the plethora of scents – peppermint, lemon, chocolate, nutmeg, apple, ginger, apricot, attar of roses, and cinnamon, among others – that their leaves transmit upon being rubbed or crushed.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
6 Mar. 2025
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Also known as attars or absolutes, essential oils are made from fruits and plants.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Bottom Line Dark chocolate isn’t just a tasty treat.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
21 July 2025
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Grab your treat and stroll over to the nearby Palais-Royal to enjoy it among the gardens.—
Maddy Odom,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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“Ambrosia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambrosia. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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