as in cocktail
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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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Upon checking in, guests will be greeted with a welcome cocktail (with a spirit-free option available, too).—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2025
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The cocktail was invented in the 1920s by American expat Victor Morris in Lima’s Morris Bar.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Joel ingested the entire bottle and was in a coma for days.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
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 performances, announced exclusively on Variety, see the pop singer touching down in Vegas over Labor Day weekend, with a pair of nights slated for Venetian’s Voltaire venue that seats a thousand patrons.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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The reality dance star turned pop singer went from having her honor defended by housemate Chris Hughes on Celebrity Big Brother UK after homophobic comments from actor Mickey Rourke to breaking up with then-partner Kath Ebbs at the show’s wrap party and then partnering up with Hughes.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
3 June 2025
Noun
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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 nightcap of the Concacaf W Champions Cup semifinal is a good one.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Photos by Sylvia Jarrus Round out the evening at Two Birds for a nightcap or dessert.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
13 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
Noun
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Hundreds of chasers went out, including us in the TIV.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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In Kansas, footage emerged online of what storm chasers described as a wedge tornado as a violent storm system moved across the Sunflower State.—
Joe Edwards
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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“Snifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snifter. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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