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Recent Examples of desserts
Inspired by the trend, the concept of Jellycat Diner began popping up in New York, Paris and London, where shop assistants doubled as chefs whipping up pretend desserts made by the plushies.
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Denni Hu, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
The event features a wide selection of Asian bites such as dumplings, sushi and desserts.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Disney Cruise Line Disney sails Halloween on the High Seas voyages in September and October, where passengers will find special decor – including a magical Halloween tree – themed desserts and drinks and other festive activities.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The nearly flavorless beads could be integrated into everyday foods, according to the ACS, and even formed into tapioca-like balls for desserts or bubble teas.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Huse torched ham in his backyard for Cuban sandwiches and celebrated birthdays with epic cakes and flaming desserts.
—Gabrielle Calise, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
There are also desserts, such as scooped ube ice cream and green tea mochi ice cream.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The last of the main desserts from the summer menu is a case in point.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Whatever grandma's secret is, it's helped create one of the most craveable desserts in town.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
Denni Hu, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
The event features a wide selection of Asian bites such as dumplings, sushi and desserts.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Disney Cruise Line Disney sails Halloween on the High Seas voyages in September and October, where passengers will find special decor – including a magical Halloween tree – themed desserts and drinks and other festive activities.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The nearly flavorless beads could be integrated into everyday foods, according to the ACS, and even formed into tapioca-like balls for desserts or bubble teas.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Huse torched ham in his backyard for Cuban sandwiches and celebrated birthdays with epic cakes and flaming desserts.
—Gabrielle Calise, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
There are also desserts, such as scooped ube ice cream and green tea mochi ice cream.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The last of the main desserts from the summer menu is a case in point.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Whatever grandma's secret is, it's helped create one of the most craveable desserts in town.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desserts
sweets
Noun
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This fudge-y, brownie-like pie is proof that simple sweets can hold their own on any sideboard.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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Some measures target only sugary sodas and juices, while others go further, barring candy and other sweets as well.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Desserts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desserts. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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