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someone who bakes bread, cakes, etc.
I'm a very good baker, especially of pies. She's a successful baker who opened a chain of bakeries.
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Recent Examples of bakers
Customers can watch through observation windows as the chefs, bakers and creators put on a culinary show at the kitchens separated into Woks & Grills; Noodle Making & Dumplings; Charcuterie Barbecue & Tandoori; Sushi & Yakiniku; and Shave Ice & Asian Bakery.
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Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
The awards honor bakers, sommeliers, chefs, and other restaurant workers who are defining the way forward for the hospitality industry.
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Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
The event will feature a sweet potato pie contest, with local bakers invited to submit their best recipes.
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Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Both dining spaces employ 50 people total, with approximately 15 on the culinary staff as cooks and bakers, according to a release by the Center.
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough As home bakers look for accessible ways to infuse their sweet treats with extra flavor and richness, brown butter has stepped into the spotlight.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
Long before Swifties and pandemic-era bakers rediscovered it, gold miners in San Francisco fell for its distinctive tang.
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Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
Opening a business takes a lot of work, money, and luck, but starting slow and steady with a small-batch model can be the perfect chance for bakers to nurture their passions and goals.
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Natalie Hoy,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
Among the participating local bakers are Donutgram, Get-n-Go Donuts, Goody’s Donuts, Peterson’s Donut Corner and Mary’s Donuts, among others.
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Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
The awards honor bakers, sommeliers, chefs, and other restaurant workers who are defining the way forward for the hospitality industry.
—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
The event will feature a sweet potato pie contest, with local bakers invited to submit their best recipes.
—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Both dining spaces employ 50 people total, with approximately 15 on the culinary staff as cooks and bakers, according to a release by the Center.
—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough As home bakers look for accessible ways to infuse their sweet treats with extra flavor and richness, brown butter has stepped into the spotlight.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
Long before Swifties and pandemic-era bakers rediscovered it, gold miners in San Francisco fell for its distinctive tang.
—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
Opening a business takes a lot of work, money, and luck, but starting slow and steady with a small-batch model can be the perfect chance for bakers to nurture their passions and goals.
—
Natalie Hoy,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
Among the participating local bakers are Donutgram, Get-n-Go Donuts, Goody’s Donuts, Peterson’s Donut Corner and Mary’s Donuts, among others.
—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bakers
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Espeland, Eirik Tufte and Christian Karlsson are the trio of chefs fuelling Norway and Erling Haaland’s World Cup ambitions.
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Online chefs suggested cutting the skin to give the hot dog more surface area.
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Known for its superior quality and vibrant colors, both professional chefs as well as home cooks — including Meghan Markle — use this classic pot for everything in their kitchens from braising to baking.
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Most candied nut recipes call for a low-and-slow bake in the oven, but this recipe cooks quickly on the stove.
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“Bakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bakers. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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