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Recent Examples of shortcake
Banana pudding and strawberry shortcake are two of my go-to summer desserts.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
During a four-day jaunt to the United States in 1939, King George VI and his wife, Queen Elizabeth, devoured hot dogs and strawberry shortcake at the Hyde Park home of then-President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The chain is set to land on the West Coast on Friday, serving strawberry shortcake matchas and cherry glaze cold brew lattes to an invite-only crowd at Kendall Jenner’s 818 Outpost at Coachella.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The shop will feature customizable mini donuts topped with drizzles and flavors such as cotton candy, chocolate chip pancake and strawberry shortcake.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
During a four-day jaunt to the United States in 1939, King George VI and his wife, Queen Elizabeth, devoured hot dogs and strawberry shortcake at the Hyde Park home of then-President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The chain is set to land on the West Coast on Friday, serving strawberry shortcake matchas and cherry glaze cold brew lattes to an invite-only crowd at Kendall Jenner’s 818 Outpost at Coachella.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The shop will feature customizable mini donuts topped with drizzles and flavors such as cotton candy, chocolate chip pancake and strawberry shortcake.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortcake
Noun
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It’s known for outlaws, hermits, drugs, hippies, and an aversion to outsiders — like the much ballyhooed Humboldt County across the Californian border but way more under the radar.—
Matt Thompson,
SPIN,
11 May 2026
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According to Greek and Roman mythology, Orion was a nocturnal hermit hunter who was the son of Zeus, the king of the gods.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bruichladdich says the whisky opens with notes of honeyed oats, buttery shortbread, hazelnuts, and nutmeg, then moves into orange zest, pear, honeysuckle, crème brûlée richness, and a subtle salty coastal note on the palate.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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For something richer, try shortbread or butter cookies.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Kids can enjoy welcome milk and cookies, along with a variety of in-room amenities, such as toys and board games, kid-sized robes and slippers, and practical items like cribs, high chairs, bottle warmers, and diapers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Triple-chocolate espresso cookies with bittersweet wafers, milk chocolate chips, and dark chocolate bars, espresso powder, and a sprinkle of salt on top.—
Sarah Everett,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The dessert station offers fresh fruit, brownies, cookies, macaroons, eclairs and cheesecakes.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Why Pavlova Is Great for Entertaining The baked meringue base is a blank canvas for any toppings, but my recipe offers two variations to start with: lemon-pistachio and a riff on a coconut macaroon using coconut chips and a chocolate drizzle.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sprinkle gingersnap cookies into center of dough.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Antignane’s version stands out due to its roasted pumpkin (rather than canned) and courtesy of its gingersnap cookie crust.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When my family and I moved to the Bay Area in 2001, my first introductions to cakes, brownies, doughnuts and desserts were from classroom treats brought in by my teachers.—
Kate Bradshaw,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Let the brownies cool completely before slicing!—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The garden’s heirloom tomatoes star in a returning signature dish each summer, featuring coconut fennel pollen custard, plum consomme, leek oil and sesame tuile.—
Sara Rosenthal,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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For dessert, customers can dine on treats like an orange blossom saffron olive oil cake for $11 (complete with black walnut tuile and strawberry coulis).—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Common macaron flavors include vanilla, coffee, chocolate, raspberry, caramel, and pistachio.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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Options abound here, from the class topic — including pizza making, sushi making, French macaron baking, mixology and beyond — to the location, including five across Chicagoland (Lincoln Square, Wrigleyville, Hyde Park, Mount Prospect and Oakbrook Terrace).—
Nicole Schnitzler,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Shortcake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortcake. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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