1
: a soft creamy preparation of sugar, water, and flavorings that is used as a basis for candies or icings
2
: a candy consisting chiefly of fondant
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In The Road Less Eaten, Thomas tries the New York strip, which comes with a side of asparagus stuffed with goat cheese and fondant potatoes.
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The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
The Great British Baking Show, also known as The Great British Bake Off, also known as Bake Off, is the most stressful show on television, even if it is packaged in a twee, fondant bow.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
The tasty item featured Kardashian's name iced onto what appeared to be white fondant on one side of the roof, as well as the names of all four of her children.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
The signature Raspberry Lunch Box Tart, which is only available for lunch and dinner, is stuffed with raspberry marmalade and covered in strawberry fondant.
—Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024
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The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
The Great British Baking Show, also known as The Great British Bake Off, also known as Bake Off, is the most stressful show on television, even if it is packaged in a twee, fondant bow.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
The tasty item featured Kardashian's name iced onto what appeared to be white fondant on one side of the roof, as well as the names of all four of her children.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
The signature Raspberry Lunch Box Tart, which is only available for lunch and dinner, is stuffed with raspberry marmalade and covered in strawberry fondant.
—Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Fondant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fondant. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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fondant
noun
fon·dant
ˈfän-dənt 
1
: a creamy preparation of sugar used as a basis for candies or icings
2
: a candy consisting chiefly of fondant
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