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Noun
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These cheesecake inspired confections only take 15 minutes of hands on time to make and deliver the same delicious flavors.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026 -
Krispy Kreme is launching a new lineup of doughnuts in collaboration with James Beard award-winning pastry chef Christina Tosi, inspired by Tosi's famous Milk Bar confections.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sophomore Marisol Gutierrez has had a passion stemming from childhood for making for desserts, now leading the charge in the sweets department for the team.—
Kaley Fedko,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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In recognition of the sweets-loving Queen Sophia Charlotte — for whom Charlotte is named; she’s also fictionalized by Bridgerton — the chefs will have to select a traditional southern dessert from a large display that’s wheeled in.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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May these two sweeties never travel to Russia ever again.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Confectioneries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confectioneries. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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