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Recent Examples of gâteau
The petite gateau may be the most lifelike of them all, with a deep red color and a furry velvet exterior.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin: Various restaurants here will offer Valentine’s Day specials, including a dessert special of raspberry dark chocolate gateau with raspberry mousse.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
For the main entree, choose from adobo pork belly, uni pasta or kabocha squash gateau.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
Dessert is their Love at First Bite trio features Bailey's chocolate gateau, calamansi sorbet, and almond panna cotta in a berry velvet sauce.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 11 Feb. 2024
This Chocolate & Strawberry heart blends the richness of bittersweet chocolate mousse with the tang of passion fruit curd, the indulgent crunch of chocolate crumble, the sweetness of strawberry gateau, and the refreshing zest of yuzu cremeux.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin: Various restaurants here will offer Valentine’s Day specials, including a dessert special of raspberry dark chocolate gateau with raspberry mousse.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
For the main entree, choose from adobo pork belly, uni pasta or kabocha squash gateau.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
Dessert is their Love at First Bite trio features Bailey's chocolate gateau, calamansi sorbet, and almond panna cotta in a berry velvet sauce.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 11 Feb. 2024
This Chocolate & Strawberry heart blends the richness of bittersweet chocolate mousse with the tang of passion fruit curd, the indulgent crunch of chocolate crumble, the sweetness of strawberry gateau, and the refreshing zest of yuzu cremeux.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gâteau
Noun
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Mino was celebrated with birthday cake, a sushi lunch provided by Mikuni and a crowded room of supporters.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Breakfast is a huge spread of mueslis, cured meats, cheeses, South Tyrol fruit, cakes, bread, and even multiple local honeys.—
Grainne McBride,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These chicken cutlets are all about the pan sauce.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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Similiar to its two other Philadelphia locations, the sandwich shop will have authentic Italian hoagies, including veggie and chicken cutlet options.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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Beef patty with bacon, an egg patty, cheddar cheese sauce, hash browns and a hollandaise aioli between a sesame seed bun.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The pie crust edges are folded over like a galette to keep assembly easy and the glorious peach filling from spilling out.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
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Stephenson suggests preparing a less time-consuming turkey leg or breast, or skipping the bird altogether in favor of something like a shepherd's pie, savory galette or lasagna.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
19 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gâteau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/g%C3%A2teau. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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