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Recent Examples of croquettes
Fries, crispy potato balls, potato chips, and croquettes are other good finger-food ideas.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
The croquettes were sold online and through retailers in Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Vargas hesitated to say much more, but noted the effect the federal actions have had on business the past few days, sweeping her hands out toward the space normally filled with diners munching on croquettes, Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 19 Nov. 2025
At Brussels Bistro, guests can enjoy cheese croquettes, boeuf bourguignon, and fresh oysters.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025
Diners can enjoy croquettes, escargot, croque monsieur, and more.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Lamb shanks are braised in Malbec till they can be shredded and made into croquettes with provoleta cheese and a yogurt mint sauce.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
According to Lin, Genki’s menu will have existing dishes from Tanuki — including curries, rice dishes and tempura — and original items meant for nearby Sacramento State students to easily take away, such as croquettes, katsu plates and bento boxes with a few small entree portions and a side dish.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
The croquettes were sold online and through retailers in Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Vargas hesitated to say much more, but noted the effect the federal actions have had on business the past few days, sweeping her hands out toward the space normally filled with diners munching on croquettes, Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 19 Nov. 2025
At Brussels Bistro, guests can enjoy cheese croquettes, boeuf bourguignon, and fresh oysters.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025
Diners can enjoy croquettes, escargot, croque monsieur, and more.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Lamb shanks are braised in Malbec till they can be shredded and made into croquettes with provoleta cheese and a yogurt mint sauce.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
According to Lin, Genki’s menu will have existing dishes from Tanuki — including curries, rice dishes and tempura — and original items meant for nearby Sacramento State students to easily take away, such as croquettes, katsu plates and bento boxes with a few small entree portions and a side dish.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for croquettes
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One of the classic American cakes is called a 1-2-3-4 cake, which, much like pound cake, gets its name from the proportion of ingredients used to make it.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
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While working full-time as an executive assistant, Caswell started experimenting with baking her own cakes as a hobby.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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Don’t be tempted to turn the patties over more than once or press on the meat because the moisture will seep out.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Cut tomato salad, chicken and beef patties were slightly above proper holding temperature inside the facility’s reach-in cooler.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated January 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The region’s North African influences (Tunisia lies just across the coast) are acutely manifest in its cuisine—San Vito Lo Capo hosts an annual couscous festival and chickpea fritters, pistachios, and spices such as saffron and cinnamon feature across many of its restaurants’ menus.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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Menus across the resort will continue to evolve, but early standouts at El Bembé, a concept inspired by the food kiosks that dot Puerto Rico’s beaches, include octopus tostones and sorullitos de maíz (corn fritters) topped with a savory cheese sauce straight from Rosado’s grandmother’s recipe book.—
Amber Kallor,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Cloaked in a perfect-from-the-jar marinara sauce and topped with thick slices of mozzarella cheese, crispy chicken cutlets turn golden and bubbly under the oven's broiler.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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Divide reserved marinara mixture between cutlets and spread nearly to edges of each.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Croquettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/croquettes. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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