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Recent Examples of dessert
There’s a drawer at each seat where guests can choose their weapons in attacking everything from bite-sized otoshi to beautiful dessert — be that silverware, chopsticks or otherwise.
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2025
Clementines This flavorful fruit—a hybrid between a mandarin and a sweet orange—is one of Haar’s favorite choices for a nutrient-dense snack or even dessert.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 13 June 2025
The desserts reflect a style of baking that's both retro-inspired and distinctly modern, and even a little messy, which ties into the parallel story of the book about Burke finding his community.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
What is the significance of desserts in the Persian culture?
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2025
Clementines This flavorful fruit—a hybrid between a mandarin and a sweet orange—is one of Haar’s favorite choices for a nutrient-dense snack or even dessert.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 13 June 2025
The desserts reflect a style of baking that's both retro-inspired and distinctly modern, and even a little messy, which ties into the parallel story of the book about Burke finding his community.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
What is the significance of desserts in the Persian culture?
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dessert
Noun
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In March, with Easter around the corner, trending purchases included a crock pot for hosting as well as candy like gummy clusters and ring lollipops.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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Though really, adjacent seems to better describe Karl, scion of a wealthy Cincinnati family that built its fortune on candy.—
John Birdsall
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The diet also slashes consumption of sweets and recommends small amounts of dairy and meat, especially red meat.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
23 June 2025
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The Hatteras Village staple, which Wicker also recommends, has been around since 1948, providing locals and visitors alike with all kinds of sweets, snacks, and souvenirs.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2025
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“Dessert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dessert. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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