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Recent Examples of dessert
Montgomery County loads up on snacks and dessert to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary.
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Kim Hudson, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Bourbon is a hallmark of Southern culture, whether gifted, buried on behalf of good weather, mixed into holiday desserts, or iced-down alongside fruit in a big ol’ punch bowl.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
The fruit freezes beautifully, and frozen mango is a delicious addition to smoothies, desserts, and cocktails.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Wrap up with dessert at Salt & Straw, famous for inventive, small-batch ice cream.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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Kim Hudson, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Bourbon is a hallmark of Southern culture, whether gifted, buried on behalf of good weather, mixed into holiday desserts, or iced-down alongside fruit in a big ol’ punch bowl.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
The fruit freezes beautifully, and frozen mango is a delicious addition to smoothies, desserts, and cocktails.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Wrap up with dessert at Salt & Straw, famous for inventive, small-batch ice cream.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dessert
Noun
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Jesus Gomez keeps a large glass candy jar on his desk where his delivery drivers slip fuel receipts for cash reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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In the package was a grab bag of small pleasures to ease the difficulty of a lengthy deployment – Kind bars, candy, homemade fudge, Girl Scout cookies, puzzle books, pencils, pens, decks of cards and other games.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Don’t forget to take a photo on the famous Queen Emma Bridge, a long pontoon bridge that crosses the natural harbor, between bites of sweets made by native Curaçaoans.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Customers can expect the bakery’s signature items, from savory quiches to pot pies and seasonal sweets.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Dessert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dessert. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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