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Recent Examples of shortcake
During a four-day jaunt to the United States in 1939, King George VI and his wife, Queen Elizabeth, devoured hot dogs and strawberry shortcake at the Hyde Park home of then-President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
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Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The chain is set to land on the West Coast on Friday, serving strawberry shortcake matchas and cherry glaze cold brew lattes to an invite-only crowd at Kendall Jenner’s 818 Outpost at Coachella.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Additions to the menu include alligator bites and sweet treats, including strawberry shortcake and turtle cheesecake, a decadent chocolate cake and, of course, beignets.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
The shop will feature customizable mini donuts topped with drizzles and flavors such as cotton candy, chocolate chip pancake and strawberry shortcake.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The chain is set to land on the West Coast on Friday, serving strawberry shortcake matchas and cherry glaze cold brew lattes to an invite-only crowd at Kendall Jenner’s 818 Outpost at Coachella.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Additions to the menu include alligator bites and sweet treats, including strawberry shortcake and turtle cheesecake, a decadent chocolate cake and, of course, beignets.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
The shop will feature customizable mini donuts topped with drizzles and flavors such as cotton candy, chocolate chip pancake and strawberry shortcake.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortcake
Noun
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It’s known for outlaws, hermits, drugs, hippies, and an aversion to outsiders — like the much ballyhooed Humboldt County across the Californian border but way more under the radar.—
Matt Thompson,
SPIN,
11 May 2026
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According to Greek and Roman mythology, Orion was a nocturnal hermit hunter who was the son of Zeus, the king of the gods.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For something richer, try shortbread or butter cookies.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
11 May 2026
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Bake shortbread until golden brown on top, 33–40 minutes.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Her boyfriend got it from BadAsh Bakes, the viral bakery based in Pasadena best known for its cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownies and layer cakes.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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On the plane, a flight attendant gave her cookies and a toy.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The dessert station offers fresh fruit, brownies, cookies, macaroons, eclairs and cheesecakes.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Why Pavlova Is Great for Entertaining The baked meringue base is a blank canvas for any toppings, but my recipe offers two variations to start with: lemon-pistachio and a riff on a coconut macaroon using coconut chips and a chocolate drizzle.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sprinkle gingersnap cookies into center of dough.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Antignane’s version stands out due to its roasted pumpkin (rather than canned) and courtesy of its gingersnap cookie crust.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Salt & Straw keeps permanent flavors like Arbequina olive oil, chocolate gooey brownie and strawberry honey balsamic with black pepper, and also offers a rotating list of monthly flavors.—
Ella Gonzales
May 15,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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The result is a rich and dense brownie that is delicious alone and even better with a scoop of vanilla.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
Noun
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For dessert, customers can dine on treats like an orange blossom saffron olive oil cake for $11 (complete with black walnut tuile and strawberry coulis).—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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Expect squid ink tuile, risotto infused with langoustine bisque, pulled veal cheek, and a show-stopping dessert of sous-vide rhubarb and chocolate cremeux—finished with a warm Aperol.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Common macaron flavors include vanilla, coffee, chocolate, raspberry, caramel, and pistachio.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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Options abound here, from the class topic — including pizza making, sushi making, French macaron baking, mixology and beyond — to the location, including five across Chicagoland (Lincoln Square, Wrigleyville, Hyde Park, Mount Prospect and Oakbrook Terrace).—
Nicole Schnitzler,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Shortcake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortcake. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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