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croissant

[krwah-sahn, kruh-sahnt] / krwɑˈsɑ̃, krəˈsɑnt /


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His manifestos mix smart political satire with comedic promises to cap croissant prices, improve WiFi on UK trains and conscript people using speakerphones on public transport.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

Price for a caviar hot dog known as the Golden Glizzy, which features crème fraîche, mascarpone, 30 grams of Ossetra caviar and 24-karat edible gold flakes served on a fresh-baked croissant bun.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Winocour’s filmmaking itself is as steely as a Parisian’s gaze after you order the last croissant à la pâtisserie.

From Salon Jun. 29, 2026

The croissant I ordered was fine, but the atmosphere was lovely — open and airy with a communal wood table inside and green and white bistro chairs outside.

From Los Angeles Times May 27, 2026

“Go buy me a croissant and a coffee, unless you’re going to steal my coins, too.”

From "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick

Besides wine, the course is marked with tables of cheese, croissants, oysters, steak and ice cream.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

For non-smokers, this came primarily from consuming contaminated food including breakfast cereals, bread, croissants and other pastries, biscuits, rice and potatoes, it said.

From Barron's May 13, 2026

Pistachio cold foam now perches atop iced coffees from nationwide chains, Dubai chocolate knock-offs sit at every grocery checkout stand and boutique patisseries fill croissants with pistachio butters and creams.

From Salon May 6, 2026

It’s a chill coffee shop where croissants are made to order.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 3, 2026

Sometimes she brings croissants, but only whenever there are any left over from the morning rush.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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