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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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Overall the hotel has the feel of a fine and exclusive members’ club, with a cake hour at 4pm and a complimentary glass of English wine on offer at 5.—
Felicity Capon,
TheWeek,
19 Feb. 2026
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The wholesaler will be rolling out custom cake and deli tray ordering through its mobile app.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While the cutlets are breaded and pan-fried, they are finished in the oven until golden and tender.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Another instance involved crushing Fritos, another Legacy sponsor, to bread chicken cutlets.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Our bean burger recipe stands apart, thanks to the use of a slow cooker to create a flavorful patty that won't fall apart.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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The People’s Choice Award, which attendees chose after stuffing themselves with as many meat patties as possible, went to La Birra Bar for the second straight year.—
Connie Ogle
Updated February 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This savory galette is filled with tender beets in a mix of colors from red, golden, and candy cane varieties.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Next to it is a flaky potato-and-egg galette and a few chocolate chip cookies.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gâteau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/g%C3%A2teau. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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