peaches and cream

noun

1
—used to describe someone who has smooth and pale skin with light pink cheeks
She has a peaches and cream complexion.
2
chiefly US, informal : a situation, process, etc., that has no trouble or problems
He promised her that if she married him, life would be peaches and cream.

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The waffle was crisp around the edges and fluffy inside, with the juicy peaches and cream cheese adding a sweet, tangy richness. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026 For dessert, try an olive oil cake with peaches and cream for a fresh and succulent end to the meal. — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026 So what interested me was definitely the complexity of this character, who is presented not as being all peaches and cream, but as a character with very dark, even toxic, aspects of her personality. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025 New sweet treats include Dubai chocolate strawberry cups, Pop Tart ice cream sandwiches and peaches and cream funnel cake. — Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peaches and cream

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“Peaches and cream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peaches%20and%20cream. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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