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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
Gone are the days when dairy-free desserts meant long ingredient lists and lackluster results.
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Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Feb. 2026
The a la carte prices for individual dishes are stratospheric, but an eight-course tasting menu ensures a memorable gastronomic experience, especially the to-die-for desserts.
—John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Plenty of great cooks hate making desserts, but not every dessert has to be French patisserie either.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Simmer gently into a berry compote for toast or desserts, says Schwiesow—or skip the cooking and macerate them.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Pecans tend to be more costly than walnuts, mainly due to their more limited growing regions and higher demand for use in desserts.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Byway brewing beer and wine are available by donation, pop and water are available by donation to the Girl Scouts, and desserts are available by donation to the Cub Scouts.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Sponsored by Wickford Artisans, this 25+ event offers bubbly, delectable desserts and a chance to make a charm necklace or bracelet with pieces from &LIVY.
—Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Dishes include mains such as platters and gyros, sides such as baba ganoush and hummus and desserts such as baklava and chocolate chip cookies.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Feb. 2026
The a la carte prices for individual dishes are stratospheric, but an eight-course tasting menu ensures a memorable gastronomic experience, especially the to-die-for desserts.
—John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Plenty of great cooks hate making desserts, but not every dessert has to be French patisserie either.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Simmer gently into a berry compote for toast or desserts, says Schwiesow—or skip the cooking and macerate them.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Pecans tend to be more costly than walnuts, mainly due to their more limited growing regions and higher demand for use in desserts.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Byway brewing beer and wine are available by donation, pop and water are available by donation to the Girl Scouts, and desserts are available by donation to the Cub Scouts.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Sponsored by Wickford Artisans, this 25+ event offers bubbly, delectable desserts and a chance to make a charm necklace or bracelet with pieces from &LIVY.
—Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Dishes include mains such as platters and gyros, sides such as baba ganoush and hummus and desserts such as baklava and chocolate chip cookies.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desserts
sweets
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All the stores hosting the activation will feature a dedicated window installation as well as hot chocolate and sweets stands.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The chalky sweets trace their roots to 19th-century Boston, where pharmacist Oliver Chase invented a machine in 1847 to press sugar lozenges, which led to the founding of the New England Confectionery Company (NECCO), according to National Geographic.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Desserts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desserts. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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