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vanilla

[vuh-nil-uh, -nel-uh] / vəˈnɪl ə, -ˈnɛl ə /


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A giant vanilla cake with chocolate ganache was cut in dramatic fashion for the gala’s finale while guests mingled around the space hunting down a slice.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

She said the previous year's drought may have contributed to the vanilla shortage.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

For the crust, you’ll need just three ingredients: vanilla wafers, unsalted butter and sugar.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Edmond Albius devised the hand-pollination technique that made vanilla cultivation commercially viable; he died in poverty after emancipation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

“Over there? That’s the Scoop Sloop, where we get ice cream sometimes. I’ll get you some vanilla yogurt next time we go.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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