1
: a candy with chocolate or fondant coating and fondant center that sometimes contains fruits and nuts
2
: something that is pleasing in a light or frivolous way
singing pop bonbons
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Inventory is constantly being updated, but the Asheville chocolatier has items like Mother’s Day boxes, bonbon subscription boxes, hot chocolate and chocolate bars.
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Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
In Windsor, Fleur Sauvage Chocolates crafts artisanal bonbons with seasonal, local ingredients.
—AFAR Media, 29 Apr. 2025
An exquisite bonbon collection that has become synonymous with high-quality, artisan chocolate.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Also for dessert will be assorted cookies, barks, bonbons, an apple strudel and ice cream sundaes made to order.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
In Windsor, Fleur Sauvage Chocolates crafts artisanal bonbons with seasonal, local ingredients.
—AFAR Media, 29 Apr. 2025
An exquisite bonbon collection that has become synonymous with high-quality, artisan chocolate.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Also for dessert will be assorted cookies, barks, bonbons, an apple strudel and ice cream sundaes made to order.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Bonbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bonbon. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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