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Recent Examples of pastry
Clean the sides of the pan with a pastry brush dipped in water to prevent crystallization.
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Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
The combination yields an inviting, pastry-like bouquet.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Six months later, in February, 1943, most of the men Jack sailed with that summer—including Glory and the pastry chef—were killed when the Dorchester was torpedoed by a German U-boat.
—Joyce Johnson, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
Owners Sophie LaMontagne and Katherine Berman, who are sisters, both quit their careers in the finance and fashion industries to launch the famed pastry shop.
—Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
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Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
The combination yields an inviting, pastry-like bouquet.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Six months later, in February, 1943, most of the men Jack sailed with that summer—including Glory and the pastry chef—were killed when the Dorchester was torpedoed by a German U-boat.
—Joyce Johnson, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
Owners Sophie LaMontagne and Katherine Berman, who are sisters, both quit their careers in the finance and fashion industries to launch the famed pastry shop.
—Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastry
Noun
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Both former prosecutors, however, questioned why Lineberger would rename the files after dessert recipes.—
Jay Weaver
May 29,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Hating her is my new favorite dessert.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Isis Petrie Williams, president of Haddon Township Pride, said that the 2,000 to 3,000 people in the parade will include local high school marching bands, youth sports teams and many people passing out candy.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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The lobby is home to La Pistache, a corner candy store and patisserie that is the perfect place to pick up a box of lokum as a souvenir or gift.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Egyptian hieroglyphics indicate that the art of sugar confectionery was established at least 3,000 years ago.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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But 62% of consumers now believe better-for-you confectionery exists, up from prior years, and more than 8 in 10 say occasional candy is permissible as part of a balanced lifestyle, per NCA’s 2026 State of Treating report.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Pastry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastry. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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