as in picnics
something easily done or dealt with
everyone thinks tonight's game will be a cream puff, and so it hasn't generated a lot of interest
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Recent Examples of cream puffs
Petit fours can be anything from cream puffs or French macarons, to cookies, tarts, and mini cakes like these (petit fours glacés).
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Happy tidings for those seeking satsuma mandarins, Hokkaido cream puffs and instant yakisoba.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
Inside, behind glass cases, are cannoli made from a family recipe, Cangialosi said, along with other baked goods, such as specialty cakes, cream puffs, cupcakes and macarons.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The scones here are particularly scrumptious (try the apricot), but make sure to leave room for some of those airy earl grey cream puffs and a sweet berry tea called Blueberry Merlot.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Heading to downtown Cincinnati for a weekend filled with lederhosen, liter-sized beer steins, giant cream puffs, bratwurst and cringe-worthy chicken dances?
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2025
Beyond his core menu, Garcia and his team have also put a huge amount of effort into the pastry cart, appearing each morning carrying almond croissants, cream puffs, cinnamon rolls—all from The Patisserie.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Are the Wisconsin State Fair cream puffs from Illinois?
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Happy tidings for those seeking satsuma mandarins, Hokkaido cream puffs and instant yakisoba.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
Inside, behind glass cases, are cannoli made from a family recipe, Cangialosi said, along with other baked goods, such as specialty cakes, cream puffs, cupcakes and macarons.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The scones here are particularly scrumptious (try the apricot), but make sure to leave room for some of those airy earl grey cream puffs and a sweet berry tea called Blueberry Merlot.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Heading to downtown Cincinnati for a weekend filled with lederhosen, liter-sized beer steins, giant cream puffs, bratwurst and cringe-worthy chicken dances?
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2025
Beyond his core menu, Garcia and his team have also put a huge amount of effort into the pastry cart, appearing each morning carrying almond croissants, cream puffs, cinnamon rolls—all from The Patisserie.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Are the Wisconsin State Fair cream puffs from Illinois?
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cream puffs
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The 18-mile Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail offers slices of green space for picnics and trails to bike or walk to the aquarium, Cannery Row, and Fisherman’s Wharf.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Take Them On The Go Throw an old blanket in the car for impromptu picnics, outdoor concerts, or beach days.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
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Fog and sun hug vineyards situated between the Transverse Ranges that funnel cool ocean breezes to produce an impressive range of wines across the region.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Most of the old homes mentioned here are oriented toward the breezes from the Gulf of Mexico.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The duck soup recipe at YOUYU involves quite a kitchen concerted effort, many rare and aromatic spices and menu patience.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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For Marx, making the transition from actress to wife of a great movie star was duck soup.—
Donald Liebenson,
Washington Post,
21 July 2022
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Previously, Crumbl offered seven desserts (cookies, bars, brownies, pies and cakes) as their weekly menu.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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All-purpose flour can be used for breads, muffins, cakes, and more.—
Zoe Denenberg,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The past 12 months marked a year of kid stuff for gleeful grown-ups.—
Faran Krentcil,
InStyle,
31 Dec. 2025
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This free party includes DJs, pop-up bars, kid stuff and more.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Cream puffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cream%20puffs. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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