scholars

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At the sixth BagelFest, more than 2,000 devotees of New York’s most iconic breakfast food had lined up to try samples and schmears from local favorites and shops as far away as Denmark and Hawaii.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

There’s schmears of ketchup and a mayo-forward tangy burger sauce, all held together with a wonderfully squishy bun.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2023

The tenor Ismael Jordi, making his Met debut as Alfredo this season, was on Sunday a gawky more than dashing presence, who spread mellow legato lines like schmears of cream cheese.

From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2023

Lox freezes; salad and schmears mostly don't, but they last a week — and you can always go the way of Chicago in the '70s and develop a "Lox Box."

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2022

To understand the “ish” part, look no further than the schmears, which include bacon peanut butter, and the menu, with a bagel sandwich that pairs peach jam, bacon, japaleño and potato chips.

From Washington Post • Oct. 10, 2018