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Recent Examples of chestnuts
Think pine cones, chestnuts, mushroom decorations, feathers, and a variety of forest creatures.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
Almonds have significantly more protein, fat and fiber than chestnuts.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Well, The View is here to roast the chestnuts of your mind's eye with its new, unintentionally hilarious Christmas set!
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Shostakovich’s Fifth, Schubert’s Ninth and Sibelius’ Second may be old chestnuts but not for players who were mostly under 25 and as young as 10.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Sexy and rounded aromas that include caramel, toffee, brioche and chestnuts.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
The small mountains in the center of Portugal are covered in verdant holm and cork oaks, shaded by chestnuts and pines and crisscrossed with hiking trails.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Chow down on seasonal treats like roasted chestnuts and warm vin brulé while admiring the city's timeless beauty under the warm glow of Christmas lights.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Then there’s his stuffing, packed with herbs, sausage, and chestnuts—a rich, hearty dish that manages to feel both familiar and elevated all at once.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
Almonds have significantly more protein, fat and fiber than chestnuts.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Well, The View is here to roast the chestnuts of your mind's eye with its new, unintentionally hilarious Christmas set!
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Shostakovich’s Fifth, Schubert’s Ninth and Sibelius’ Second may be old chestnuts but not for players who were mostly under 25 and as young as 10.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Sexy and rounded aromas that include caramel, toffee, brioche and chestnuts.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
The small mountains in the center of Portugal are covered in verdant holm and cork oaks, shaded by chestnuts and pines and crisscrossed with hiking trails.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Chow down on seasonal treats like roasted chestnuts and warm vin brulé while admiring the city's timeless beauty under the warm glow of Christmas lights.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Then there’s his stuffing, packed with herbs, sausage, and chestnuts—a rich, hearty dish that manages to feel both familiar and elevated all at once.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Chestnuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chestnuts. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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