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bonbon

[bon-bon, bawn-bawn] / ˈbɒnˌbɒn, bɔ̃ˈbɔ̃ /


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Knipschildt says the bonbon is actually not a real moneymaker for him, since the raw ingredients — especially the imported fungi — are so expensive.

From MarketWatch Jan. 27, 2026

When you imagine a bonbon, you're probably thinking of a little chocolate sphere, filled with some decadent ingredients.

From Salon Nov. 26, 2022

She’s probably most famous for a salted chocolate caramel tart that mimics a rich bonbon and was, for years, on the dessert menu at New York City’s Gramercy Tavern, part of Union Square Hospitality Group.

From Washington Post Nov. 1, 2022

Rounding out the program will be a familiar bonbon, Khachaturian’s feisty “Sabre Dance.”

From Seattle Times Sep. 11, 2018

Baby’s London, in her tiny unformed voice, sounded like bonbon.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Forget that box of bonbons or bouquet of posies.

From MarketWatch Feb. 13, 2026

There’s a commercial kitchen, where Dolcetta Artisan Sweets turns out handcrafted bonbons that gleam like jewels.

From Seattle Times Feb. 23, 2024

The bonbons make excellent gifts to bring home that don't take up much space, but make a massive impact.

From Salon Nov. 26, 2022

Great Chocolate Showdown The contestants work in teams to make bonbons.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 26, 2022

With what Meg called ‘a great want of manners’ Jo had saved some bonbons for the little girls, and they soon subsided, after hearing the most thrilling events of the evening.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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