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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
Noun
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The Vietnam Veterans Parade was a human wave of joy and sadness and grief and release.—
Stan Godlewski,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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The event set the stage for a candid conversation about the real threats facing Black communities today—and why joy and resistance remain central to the path forward.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
3 May 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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Politicians say misleading things all the time, but Trump is setting himself up for failure by suggesting that fiscal balance will be easy and that tariffs will be like manna from heaven.—
The Editors,
National Review,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Olivier Polge, Chanel’s in-house perfumer-creator, likened music and perfume.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Fundamental Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon, $25 at Total Wines Finding a California cabernet that preserves the variety’s classic tension, perfume and peppery freshness at an accessible price is rare.—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This wasn’t always the case, however, and a new analysis from deep inside an ancient cave shows the birds may once have been plentiful — and used in ritualistic feasts.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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Growing them near each other can create a feast for caterpillars.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Knowles-Carter’s fragrance Cé Lumière will be sold at select Ulta Beauty stores and on the cosmetic retailer’s official website, marking its first availability beyond Knowles-Carter’s official website.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Each flower also features a striking scent of citrus and honeysuckle, guaranteed to grace both your home and garden with its sweet fragrance.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Mixed in with small pleasures and petty disputes with her older sister are true feats of survival and bravery.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
2 May 2025
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Build a daily rhythm that prioritizes peace, rest, nourishment, and pleasure.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
2 May 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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Get The Recipe Texas Sheet Cake Cookies Fans of Texas Sheet Cake will fall in love with this recipe, which turns the popular cake into bite-size treats.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
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Gary can now play with him in the yard, with Sabie no longer wearing a muzzle and happy to be fed treats by his new friend, while remaining on a leash.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Ambrosia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambrosia. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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