as in confections
a food having a high sugar content
16th-century Naples carried on a vast export trade in silks and sweetmeats
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Noun
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Some only ban sugary soda drinks and juices, whereas others have also blocked candy and other confections.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025 -
Celebrate International Chocolate Day by exploring the history and science of chocolate, from its ancient origins to modern confections.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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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
Noun
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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.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The event features a wide selection of Asian bites such as dumplings, sushi and desserts.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Sweetmeats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetmeats. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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