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
Stewart co-developed seven desserts, each inspired by recipes from her 1982 cookbook Entertaining.
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Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
What desserts use pumpkin spice?
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Diners can choose from two desserts — baklava and Dubai chocolate, both made in house.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
The result is a collection that celebrates Martha’s iconic desserts while giving them a modern, playful Crumbl twist.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
In fact, its desserts are so popular that pumpkin pie orders are already sold out for the 2025 Thanksgiving season.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
When there are usually so many decisions to make over choosing desserts, this pie does it for you.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Its charming space and drop-dead-gorgeous desserts have helped land the restaurant on the list more than 10 times.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Try traditional tamales and artisanal cocktails made with seasonal ingredients that pair well with the holiday desserts.
—AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
What desserts use pumpkin spice?
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Diners can choose from two desserts — baklava and Dubai chocolate, both made in house.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
The result is a collection that celebrates Martha’s iconic desserts while giving them a modern, playful Crumbl twist.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
In fact, its desserts are so popular that pumpkin pie orders are already sold out for the 2025 Thanksgiving season.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
When there are usually so many decisions to make over choosing desserts, this pie does it for you.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Its charming space and drop-dead-gorgeous desserts have helped land the restaurant on the list more than 10 times.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Try traditional tamales and artisanal cocktails made with seasonal ingredients that pair well with the holiday desserts.
—AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desserts
sweets
Noun
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Also, preorder order appetizers, prepared sides, and sweets.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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More surprisingly, many report food cravings—especially for salty foods, sweets, and chocolate.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Desserts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desserts. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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