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variants
or creme
plural crèmes or cremes
ˈkrem(z)
ˈkrēmz
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: a sweet liqueur
2
: cream or a preparation made with or resembling cream used in cooking
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For weeks, snack review Instagram accounts have teased the launch of this product to the delight of creme pie enthusiasts.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2025
It's crafted with Evangeline's Praline Pecan Liqueur, Five Farms Irish Cream, Luxardo Cherry Liqueur and creme de framboise.
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Aly Walansky, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Choose from just four sweet-toothed desserts: sticky toffee pudding, vanilla creme brûlée, triple chocolate brownie (with sour cherry ice cream), and chocolate hazelnut sundae; or opt for a selection of Cornish cheeses—complete with a glass of 10-year Tawney Port.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Add marshmallow creme and salt, and beat on medium-high speed until just combined, about 1 minute.
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Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
What to Expect with the New Flavor With a white chocolate and strawberry creme filling and pink and red coatings, M&M;’s Strawberries & Creme candy is the perfect Valentine's Day treat to consume during the season of love.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
Whole Foods, meanwhile, sees more of an emphasis on crunchy items for all types of meals and snacks, from mushroom chips to dehydrated fruits and possibly even in some beverages like creme brule espresso martinis.
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Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
With hints of 70’s opulence, the scent blends together fruits of the forest, voluptuous figs, creme brûlée, and cognac mingle with sultry florals and warming spices.
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Emma Sandler, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The brand is introducing dual-layered red and green creme for the first time, along with five festive designs.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French, "cream, cream-like prepared food, liqueur," going back to Old French craime, cresme — more at cream entry 1
First Known Use
circa 1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Crème.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cr%C3%A8me. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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