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Recent Examples of pastry
Fold under extra pastry even with the plate's edge.
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
The store is also famous for its flaky croissants and scrumptious pastries.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025
Oh, my God — a traditional Slovenian cinnamon pastry.
—Caity Weaver, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
The smooth vanilla ice cream and strawberry sauce complement the pastry pieces perfectly.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
The store is also famous for its flaky croissants and scrumptious pastries.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025
Oh, my God — a traditional Slovenian cinnamon pastry.
—Caity Weaver, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
The smooth vanilla ice cream and strawberry sauce complement the pastry pieces perfectly.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for pastry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastry
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Dishes include sauteed scallops, monkfish, crispy duck breast and a decadent chocolate-heart dessert.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
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So the restaurant’s regular menu also includes a Huckleberry Mule cocktail ($12.50) and an Apple Huckleberry Open-Face Pie dessert ($10.95).—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2025
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Scientists have also discovered that the cells in the tongue that sense sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami tastes are spaced out across the tongue; some people are genetically more predisposed to liking sweets than others; and children tend to prefer the taste of sour candies more than adults do.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Nerds debuted in 1983, part of a portfolio of candies marketed under the Wonka name, a nod to the fictional candy entrepreneur created by author Roald Dahl.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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Just beyond sits an ornate display of confectionery made by pastry chef and chocolatier Matt Serkes.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
25 Nov. 2024
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Chef Phoebe Ogawa explores a confectionery tradition with her stunning miniature creations Jennifer Hope ChoiPhotography by Kyoko Hamada December 12, 2024 Rice flour, sweet beans, sugar, and water.—
Caroline Newton,
Bon Appétit,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Pastry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastry. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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