as in sweets
sweet food eaten after the main part of a meal
She doesn't care for rich desserts. a chocolate dessert
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Recent Examples of desserts
For every Founding Father looking to free the colonies from British tyranny, there was a Larry (often called Lawrence here) who suggests that sharing desserts and umbrellas should be prohibited by the Declaration of Independence.
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Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
27 June 2026
The freezer aisles held burritos, samosas, spring rolls, vegetables, desserts and dumplings.
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Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Shouldn’t all of our desserts be able to play Kenny Loggins songs at this point?
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Smoky cocktails and flambéed desserts keep the theme.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
The bakery will offer more than 150 varieties of breads, pastries and desserts.
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George Avalos,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The price includes endless amounts of meats, salad bars and buffet sides but not any extra drinks or desserts.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
All of the desserts highlight the fruit's natural flavor and require little preparation.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
If you're done with dinner but not yet ready to head home, climb the stairs to My New Joint—a cocktail lounge, tapas bar, and music venue—for freshly shucked oysters from the east and west coasts of the USA, an adult beverage (or three), and a menu of salads, fondues, and desserts.
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Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
27 June 2026
The freezer aisles held burritos, samosas, spring rolls, vegetables, desserts and dumplings.
—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Shouldn’t all of our desserts be able to play Kenny Loggins songs at this point?
—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Smoky cocktails and flambéed desserts keep the theme.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
The bakery will offer more than 150 varieties of breads, pastries and desserts.
—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The price includes endless amounts of meats, salad bars and buffet sides but not any extra drinks or desserts.
—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
All of the desserts highlight the fruit's natural flavor and require little preparation.
—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
If you're done with dinner but not yet ready to head home, climb the stairs to My New Joint—a cocktail lounge, tapas bar, and music venue—for freshly shucked oysters from the east and west coasts of the USA, an adult beverage (or three), and a menu of salads, fondues, and desserts.
—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desserts
sweets
Noun
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The scent of pistachio and spices invited visitors toward vendors who offered samples of sweets stuffed with dates or nuts and shots of strong black coffee spiced heavily with cardamom.
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The deal excludes Toasted Snack Rolls, Sunshine Smoothie, sides, sweets and kids food items, according to the chain's website.
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“Desserts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desserts. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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