decadent
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This decadent confection—pistachio, raspberry and fudge brownie, we’re told—is an apt conclusion to a show that’s a treat for anyone interested in the surprising ways artists continue to push the boundaries of well-known materials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Prepare a humble yet decadent meal: If you’re feeling burned out, cooking an elaborate dinner can be too much work—and going out to eat might be too pricey.
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2026
It’s a film unlike any other period piece, as sumptuous as decadent as a French pastry.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
We work hard and then we get to look forward to sharing something decadent at the end of each week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
It was a decadent atmosphere for me whose previous experience of dating had been mixers and parlor calls from boys at prep school.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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