variants
or creme
plural crèmes or cremes
ˈkrem(z) 
ˈkrēmz
1
: a sweet liqueur
2
: cream or a preparation made with or resembling cream used in cooking
3
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Though the light hold creme gel has been a fan favorite, the patented define brushes have been the most popular products.
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Milca Elvira Chacon, AZCentral.com, 10 Aug. 2025
If desired, use a kitchen torch to toast the marshmallow creme until golden brown.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
The first creation is a Reese’s Oreo Cup, which replaces the typical chocolate on a Reese’s cup for Oreo’s milk chocolate and white creme.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
However, disguised in between layers of the sandwich is the classic Reese’s peanut butter creme and chocolate — with a sprinkle of Oreo cookie crumbs.
—Logan Holland, People.com, 30 July 2025
The Reese's Oreo Cup brings together milk chocolate and white creme peanut butter cups with Oreo cookie crumbs and will be available for presale on The Hershey's Store starting Monday, Aug. 18, according to the companies.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 30 July 2025
Spongy-light Japanese cheesecake will remind you of angel food, with berry compote and vanilla creme Anglaise on the side.
—Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
Available in half sizes and wide widths, all three colors of this flat—scarlet red, onyx black, and creme white—are on sale (while supplies last, of course).
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
The Superfast 46 will sit alongside the creme da la creme of the yachting sector, from tenders and dayboats to supersized new motor yachts, sleek sailing boats and older second-hand yachts.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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Milca Elvira Chacon, AZCentral.com, 10 Aug. 2025
If desired, use a kitchen torch to toast the marshmallow creme until golden brown.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
The first creation is a Reese’s Oreo Cup, which replaces the typical chocolate on a Reese’s cup for Oreo’s milk chocolate and white creme.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
However, disguised in between layers of the sandwich is the classic Reese’s peanut butter creme and chocolate — with a sprinkle of Oreo cookie crumbs.
—Logan Holland, People.com, 30 July 2025
The Reese's Oreo Cup brings together milk chocolate and white creme peanut butter cups with Oreo cookie crumbs and will be available for presale on The Hershey's Store starting Monday, Aug. 18, according to the companies.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 30 July 2025
Spongy-light Japanese cheesecake will remind you of angel food, with berry compote and vanilla creme Anglaise on the side.
—Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
Available in half sizes and wide widths, all three colors of this flat—scarlet red, onyx black, and creme white—are on sale (while supplies last, of course).
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
The Superfast 46 will sit alongside the creme da la creme of the yachting sector, from tenders and dayboats to supersized new motor yachts, sleek sailing boats and older second-hand yachts.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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“Crème.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cr%C3%A8me. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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