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Recent Examples of pastry
Some rushed to pastry shops, others headed to the Palestine Hair Salon.
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Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The order-to-go coffee is properly made, and the pastry options are substantial.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
Eating Carbs Without Protein, Fat, or Fiber A pastry or even plain toast may seem convenient, but refined carbohydrates digest quickly.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
The pastry has evolved to include modern variations featuring meats, cheeses, and spices and is enjoyed as a breakfast, snack or on-the-go meal.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 1 Mar. 2026
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Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The order-to-go coffee is properly made, and the pastry options are substantial.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
Eating Carbs Without Protein, Fat, or Fiber A pastry or even plain toast may seem convenient, but refined carbohydrates digest quickly.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
The pastry has evolved to include modern variations featuring meats, cheeses, and spices and is enjoyed as a breakfast, snack or on-the-go meal.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastry
Noun
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Another less conventional item on the menu is the Mountain Dew Baja Midnight Pie, which takes the flavor of the soft drink and transforms it into a dessert, as well as Cheesy G Sliders, small sandwiches made with a crispy corn shell and several layers of cheese.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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In some Asian cultures, mung beans are cooked and mashed to form a sweet dessert paste.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These candy-like shapes in bright neon colors contrast quite nicely against a silver base.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Latest Flavors The team at Reese’s has been busy introducing new variations of its classic candy in recent months.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Ask a local Opened as a confectionery in 1900 by a family of Greek immigrants, Zaharakos serves a menu with cheese curds, sodas and Sundaes alongside a dose of history with Americana.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, a touch of caramel follows for a bit of confectionery warmth that feels indulgent without tipping into excess.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Pastry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastry. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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