as in fairy
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers
some people believe that brownies will clean your house if you leave them milk
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Recent Examples of brownie
At Sweet Bliss Bakery With a range from turtle brownies to lavender blueberry cheesecake, Sweet Bliss Bakery is a beloved spot for all things sweet in Nelson County.
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
The mother of the 13-year-old student who saved part of the brownie in his backpack took the leftovers to the police department, reported the situation and had the brownie tested.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
To cap off the evening, guests will receive a take-home box of assorted sweet bites, including a lemon bar, brownie, blondie and more.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
But the execution is surprisingly restrained: Tonka bean panna cotta, chocolate brownie crumble, a matcha soil, and a tart raspberry sorbet that cuts through the sweetness like a sharp exit line.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
The mother of the 13-year-old student who saved part of the brownie in his backpack took the leftovers to the police department, reported the situation and had the brownie tested.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
To cap off the evening, guests will receive a take-home box of assorted sweet bites, including a lemon bar, brownie, blondie and more.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
But the execution is surprisingly restrained: Tonka bean panna cotta, chocolate brownie crumble, a matcha soil, and a tart raspberry sorbet that cuts through the sweetness like a sharp exit line.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brownie
Noun
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Thor: The Dark World' (2013) Chris Hemsworth’s thunder god has a sequel that’s a blender of familiar fantasy tropes as Thor and love interest Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) have to deal with a dark elf with an Infinity Stone.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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In contrast, Tolkien imagined elves as elegant and refined, while humans had the capacity to be as barbaric as orcs, or as noble as elves.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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In fact, Bolg is the name of a goblin prince from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 June 2025
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Brown and Kountz play Luna and Marvin, a couple who moves to Evergreen Lane with a passion for goblins and ghouls that inspires the whole neighborhood to go all in.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2025
Noun
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But sprites are the most often seen, captivating their observers.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
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All the while, the sprite appears to glow brightly alongside artificial light emanating from the cities below.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Tell me a little bit about the technical side of filming a dwarf and an elf together.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
13 Oct. 2022
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Other new characters include Disa, the first female dwarf ever shown in the Lord of the Rings series.—
Ethan Millman,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2022
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Modi’s army of internet trolls came after me with threats, abuse and digital vandalism.—
Aatish Taseer,
Time,
15 July 2025
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As a sign of their whimsical and enigmatic nature, TLEs are called all sorts of fantastical names by scientists—elves, trolls, jets and ghosts, for instance.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
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“Brownie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brownie. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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