pastries

Definition of pastriesnext
plural of pastry

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastries
desserts
Noun
  • Analysts at the time said consumers were cooling on opulent desserts and suggested tougher times were ahead for bakeries that focused solely on cupcakes.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Choose a cookbook from your collection (one of Martha's many is a natural choice) or snag a new one from the library, and work your way through each of the appetizers, mains, and desserts.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Pastries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastries. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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