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Recent Examples of shortbread
Insert shortbread or vanilla cookies in the cookie dirt to look like graves, then arrange gummy worms, sprinkles, and pumpkin candies around to complete the scene.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Hidden on the second floor of The Manner, Sloane’s will serve up a special dessert, The Final Serve (a light buttermilk parfait layered with yuzu curd and shortbread crumb) alongside the iconic Honey Deuce cocktail.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
With an unexpected lemon shortbread flavor, these grahams didn’t line up with tasters’ expectations.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
The custard is sandwiched between crispy, sweet corn shortbread cookies — a nod to backyard cookouts, the website said.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Hidden on the second floor of The Manner, Sloane’s will serve up a special dessert, The Final Serve (a light buttermilk parfait layered with yuzu curd and shortbread crumb) alongside the iconic Honey Deuce cocktail.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
With an unexpected lemon shortbread flavor, these grahams didn’t line up with tasters’ expectations.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
The custard is sandwiched between crispy, sweet corn shortbread cookies — a nod to backyard cookouts, the website said.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortbread
Noun
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The cautious hermits of the KMT do not attempt to forecast the future.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Riley Moss was the sociable hermit in the caverns of Iowa’s practice facility.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That includes pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies, sprinkle sugar cookies, Rice Krispie treats, coffee cake and chocolate chip muffins.—
Molly Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Japanese influence creeps in again with a matcha white chocolate chip cookie.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the business also has peanut butter, coconut macaroon, double chocolate caramel, coffee toffee and more to choose from, too.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2025
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The photo was of a table set up with an assortment of macaroons and other treats, along with four photos of her — likely a welcome display in her hotel room.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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With notes of apple, gingersnaps and lemon meringue flavor of J Vineyards Cuvée 20 ($40) sparkling wine from Russian River Valley blends deliciously with this spicy dish.—
CAROLE KOTKIN,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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This recipe swaps out classic crust for gingersnap, adding a little spice.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Other ways it could be used: with ice cream, yogurt, strawberry shortcake or a parfait.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Much like a classic hummingbird cake, this shortcake dessert is loaded with coconut, crushed pineapple, and vanilla.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The meal also comes with chips, Caesar salad and a brownie.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Overcooked brownie leads to terrible house fire.—
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FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That includes pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies, sprinkle sugar cookies, Rice Krispie treats, coffee cake and chocolate chip muffins.—
Molly Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Sep. 2025
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Baking snickerdoodles was one of the best (and most fun) ways to score some quality time with Grandma during the holidays.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Expect squid ink tuile, risotto infused with langoustine bisque, pulled veal cheek, and a show-stopping dessert of sous-vide rhubarb and chocolate cremeux—finished with a warm Aperol.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cozy up with warm plates, including black truffle soup with celeriac purée and parmesan tuile; and goat cheese ravioli with fromage blanc and English spinach.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Shortbread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortbread. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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