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as in confections
a food having a high sugar content
remember to brush your teeth after eating sweets
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as in sweethearts
a person with whom one is in love
my darling, my sweet, won't you be mine?
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Recent Examples of sweets
Better brushing and flossing, plus cutting back on sweets or coffee, could stop the damage.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Among a sea of casseroles and sweets, a big bowl of fresh fruit is always welcome at church events.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
In the morning, guests can choose from a range of breads, pastries and sweets.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Hassick noted that pasta tends to raise blood sugar more gradually than foods like white bread or sweets, thanks to its naturally lower glycemic index.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2026
The city is known for fresh seafood, local sweets, craft museums, and long-standing dining traditions.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Amankora's rotating dessert list includes homemade ice cream, fruit-forward sweets, and the occasional Bhutanese riff.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
But in joining a growing global hunt for ube, whose signature violet hue has taken over social media in drinks, cakes, and other sweets, Cesari realized that the actual root vegetable was much more elusive, particularly in the wake of its recent fame.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
The meal-kit company Hungry Root recommends ordering sweets during the luteal phase.
—Andréa Becker, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Among a sea of casseroles and sweets, a big bowl of fresh fruit is always welcome at church events.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
In the morning, guests can choose from a range of breads, pastries and sweets.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Hassick noted that pasta tends to raise blood sugar more gradually than foods like white bread or sweets, thanks to its naturally lower glycemic index.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2026
The city is known for fresh seafood, local sweets, craft museums, and long-standing dining traditions.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Amankora's rotating dessert list includes homemade ice cream, fruit-forward sweets, and the occasional Bhutanese riff.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
But in joining a growing global hunt for ube, whose signature violet hue has taken over social media in drinks, cakes, and other sweets, Cesari realized that the actual root vegetable was much more elusive, particularly in the wake of its recent fame.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
The meal-kit company Hungry Root recommends ordering sweets during the luteal phase.
—Andréa Becker, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweets
Noun
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During the latest installment of the competition, Hollywood playfully called out Leith for a notably harsh critique of one of the contestant's culinary confections.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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These bite-size confections are made with chunks of vanilla cookie covered in cherry (red), lemon (white), and raspberry (blue) candy coatings.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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Ruby and Kevin were high school sweethearts and shared three children, including a 3-month-old son, per Fox 4 News.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Meanwhile, childhood sweethearts Patrick and Shiv are married with children.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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What a week indie-disco darlings The Killers have ahead of them.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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The energy and bustle of Harvard Square balances top shops—Ray Bans, Gap, Patagonia—with indie darlings like romance bookstore Lovestruck Books and Bob Slate Stationer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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It is often used as a finishing salt, meaning it’s sprinkled before serving over steaks, desserts, or even salads.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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There will be 25 wineries, breweries and other vendors and samplings from more than 25 local restaurants’ best dishes and desserts along with live music and silent auction.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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May these two sweeties never travel to Russia ever again.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
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The Victoria's Secret model was photographed enjoying the warmer weather with her friends while taking a dip in the pool on board, posing for photos with her girlfriends and getting a tan.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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The couple met when Reilly attended Baugher's brother's wedding in Texas as the plus-one of one of her girlfriends.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sweets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweets. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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