as in peach
something very good of its kind
gave a pippin of a commencement speech that earned a standing ovation
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Recent Examples of pippin
Their large selection of ciders ranges from dry with orange pippins to semi-dry with fresh raspberry.
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Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pippin
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Wilcox, who runs a small health and beauty business, moved to the United States and became a citizen after growing up in communist Czechoslovakia, according to her campaign biography.—
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More is at stake than preserving the singular beauty of the sawgrass prairies of Everglades National Park or cypress swamps of the Big Cypress National Preserve.—
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But as his son’s college dreams were coming into focus, Dominique thought about his own path and upbringing.—
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Most cops have hero dreams, protector fantasies that sustain them through days that are mostly mundane.—
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The facility’s drainage pip from the coffee machines to the floor sink was lacking an air gap.—
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Trump has convinced many Americans that U.S. alliances are a favor to other nations and that there is no cost to squeezing allies until their pips squeak.—
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The pair also collaborated on the PEACEMINUSONE jewelry collection, which reimagined G-DRAGON's iconic daisy motif.—
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This fragrance-free formula pairs soothing feverfew (a herb that looks like a daisy) with nourishing oat to gently wash away dirt and buildup while helping protect the skin barrier.—
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During my early childhood, my brother and I lived in innocence, away from the great world, absorbed by sand, waves and marvels of the ocean.—
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Mercifully, the marvels of modern medicine and technology have greatly compensated for these losses.—
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Eventually, their wonder grates on Glaser and the rest of the forest.—
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National parks may have the name recognition, but some of our country’s most beautiful natural wonders and sights are tucked away in state parks.—
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The only win is a lulu — a near no-hitter for right-hander Storm Davis, the youngest Oriole who handcuffs the Tigers, 3-1.—
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For years, conservatives reveled in chapping liberals for their sweet-tooth for French intellectuals but, as Green demonstrates, Bannon, while playing in deep right field, has plucked himself a real lulu.—
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Amanda Seyfried turned heads in a custom Versace strapless ivory gown with a form-fitting silhouette and a sweetheart bodice.—
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In 1946, the aspiring actress set out on a path to become America's sweetheart and was photographed in a series of promotional photos throughout 1946 and 1947 that captured her wholesome allure.—
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“Pippin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pippin. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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