How to Use éclair in a Sentence
éclair
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When the eclairs came out of the oven, brown and puffy, there was a gasp of approval.
—Michael E. Ruane, Washington Post, 11 May 2018
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Put the eclair cake back in the fridge to fully chill for at least eight hours.
—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023
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The folks behind the counter told me eclairs sell out quickly.
—Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2023
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The shop also sells eclairs and plans to have gelato on the menu at both shops.
—Kyle Arnold, OrlandoSentinel.com, 22 Mar. 2018
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The tasty French pastry known as the eclair began in the 19th century.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2022
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The final course will be a decadent 10-inch eclair pastry to share.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 26 May 2021
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How to make eclair cake Don’t overlap the graham crackers.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Mar. 2024
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Y'all jump on me for making jokes, but y'all won't be f--king real and go, 'Sister, put the eclair down.
—Ariana Garcia, Chron, 29 Aug. 2022
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Who can resist the bittersweet ganache and milky cream in a chocolate eclair?
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
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Doughnuts and eclairs with Lions colors range from $2 to $2.75 each.
—Detroit Free Press, 19 Jan. 2024
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Where to eat: Croissants and eclairs to rival any Parisian boulangerie can be found at Baso Patissier.
—Chloe Berge, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2019
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Only a couple of items never change, such as eclairs and currant scones.
—Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 17 Oct. 2017
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Consumers with mini eclairs from this lot should throw them away or return them for a full refund.
—David J. Neal, miamiherald, 23 Mar. 2018
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Eclair cake This no-bake chocolate eclair cake requires just 7 pantry staples.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Mar. 2024
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We’re talking cookies, cakes, tarts, bars, brownies, galettes, eclairs, tortes and petit fours — and then some.
—Allyson Reedy, The Know, 23 Apr. 2017
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This French-style patisserie specializes in eclairs, which makes sense since the owners are named Maggie and Tyler Clare.
—Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 1 Nov. 2024
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This beer is truly a vanilla beast with a remarkable aroma that smells like the guts of a vanilla eclair, with a light bready note.
—Josh Noel, chicagotribune.com, 19 Nov. 2021
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Desserts include cheesecake, eclair, caramel flan, or triple chocolate cake.
—Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2021
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Chocolate eclairs Depending upon size, this makes up to 20 or so eclairs.
—Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2023
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Key lime cheesecake or raspberry eclair will be dessert.
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 14 May 2024
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The eclair, compact tubes of still-crisp choux pastry piped with chocolate, coffee, or caramel pastry cream, are the best in Brooklyn, if not all of New York.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2020
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Ice cream served in made-to-order waffle cones and salted caramel mocha Oscar chocolate eclairs are among the sweet delights.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 8 Mar. 2023
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The fare includes more than 40 teas, sandwiches such as slow-braised beef short rib, scones and pastries such as chocolate and mandarin eclairs.
—Rosemary McClure, latimes.com, 13 May 2018
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Pies, eclairs, miniature cheesecakes in display case also weren’t cold enough.
—oregonlive, 10 Jan. 2020
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Her commitment to French design and technique extended to the eclairs.
—Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, 22 Feb. 2018
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Pastry options include its lemon madeleines, chocolate tarts and eclairs.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024
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Desserts include cream puffs, eclairs, carrot cake, hot cross buns, Easter bread, cupcakes and candy.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
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Delicate, beautiful, not-too-sweet eclairs are made from scratch.
—Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 14 May 2018
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In addition to doughnuts, cronuts and eclairs, the shop serves muffins, lunch sandwiches and smoothies.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
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Who can resist the bittersweet ganache and milky cream in a chocolate eclair?
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
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