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Recent Examples of dessert
Nutella fans now have a new dessert option to choose from in the freezer aisle.
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The festival includes an outdoor carnival with rides, games, and vendors offering savory dishes, beverages and desserts from Afghan, Palestinian, Egyptian, Yemeni and Pakistani cuisines.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Lucia’s strongest dessert is the pastelitos, a take on the Cuban pastries Hethington ate for breakfast as a kid in Miami.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
And be sure to leave room for a sweet treat from Willard Scoops or Scratch Baking Company for dessert.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The festival includes an outdoor carnival with rides, games, and vendors offering savory dishes, beverages and desserts from Afghan, Palestinian, Egyptian, Yemeni and Pakistani cuisines.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Lucia’s strongest dessert is the pastelitos, a take on the Cuban pastries Hethington ate for breakfast as a kid in Miami.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
And be sure to leave room for a sweet treat from Willard Scoops or Scratch Baking Company for dessert.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dessert
Noun
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Volunteers also served classic treats like rooter floats, doughnuts, and candy.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Browse antiques shops, channel your inner children at Zap Arcade, and stop by Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store for candy, over 150 types of root beer, and fresh pie (bring cash).—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The city is known for fresh seafood, local sweets, craft museums, and long-standing dining traditions.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Options range from sweets like Lemon Pistachio Cake and Chocolate Mousse Tart to Quiche Lorraine and homemade baguettes.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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“Dessert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dessert. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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