: cold rice dressed with vinegar, formed into any of various shapes, and garnished especially with bits of raw seafood or vegetables
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Some of Tokyo’s most vaunted sushi specialists and wagyu champions will arrive in the US with their first outposts outside of Tokyo, looking to attract a larger, more global and affluent audience in cities like New York and Miami, where enthusiasts are lined up.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
The pair also host hands-on sushi experiences that emphasize a casual, communal approach, with vegetarian and vegan options available.
—Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Where to Eat Yama Sushi After a full day on the slopes, the sushi menu at Yama Sushi, one of the dining outlets at Montage Deer Valley, will be calling your name.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Amanda Seyfried waited in a crowd three rows deep for some sushi, and later was walking around the room with her Testament of Ann Lee director Mona Fastvold.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Sushi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sushi. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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sushi
noun
su·shi
ˈsü-shē 
ˈsu̇sh-ē
: cold rice formed into any of various shapes and topped or wrapped with pieces of often raw seafood or vegetables
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