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shortcake

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as in hermit

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Recent Examples of shortcake Inspired by the classic seasonal treat strawberry shortcake, Trader Joe’s Strawberries & Cream Cloud Cake takes the nostalgic dessert to the next level. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026 Over the Top goes patriotic with Sweet Americana, featuring strawberry shortcake, lemon bar and blueberry crisp ice creams, each topped with a shortcake cookie, a lemon bar square and chocolate-covered blueberries for $13. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026 The first goal scored grants a free strawberry shortcake with purchase, the third goal grants a free cup of soup and the fifth goal has a free club sandwich with any purchase. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026 In the mood for some strawberry shortcake and strawberry lemonade? — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shortcake

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The area was also chosen by artistic hermit squatters, known as Dunnites, who lived around nearby Oceano and Nipomo in the 1930s.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Tragedy has turned him into a hermit, but the ponderings from his cave are alluring.

— Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 17 May 2026

Definition of hermit

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Lidl has recalled some of its shortbread cookies due to potential allergens not listed on the product’s packaging, which could cause allergic reactions in customers.

— Saleen Martin, USA Today, 29 July 2026
This rendition of shortbread has all the flavor of a classic carrot cake, in a crumbly, buttery cookie form.

— Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Definition of shortbread

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Combining the compelling crunch and taste of a macaroon cookie with slivers of chocolate in a dreamy churn, Toasted Coconut Chip won Flavor of the Year in 2026.

— Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026
In a positive way, the nose hits above proof in intensity, with almond extract, coconut macaroons, and toasted pine nuts.

— David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

Definition of macaroon

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Stop by the darling Franny's Cup and Saucer for an out-of-this-world gingersnap, or make your way to the Point Arena Fishing Pier to enjoy a bowl of clam chowder from Pier Place.

— Adeline Duff, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
Sprinkle gingersnap cookies into center of dough.

— Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 7 May 2026

Definition of gingersnap

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Homemade brownies don’t require too much more effort than the boxed mix and will make your team’s win even sweeter.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Cheesecake Brownies These sinfully fudgy brownies feature a cheesecake layer sandwiched between two ultra-rich chocolate layers.

— Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of brownie

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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
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

Definition of tuile

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Crafted by perfumers Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo and Jean-Marc Chaillan of IFF, Glimmer is an amber, floral fragrance with a gourmand twist — notes of macaron rose accord, raspberry mousse accord and vanilla bean.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
The park issued a call for proposals seeking a new tenant offering fresher fare, and eight local businesses submitted ideas ranging from a souvlaki stand to a macaron shop.

— Anne Kadet, Curbed, 22 July 2026

Definition of macaron

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