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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
All the stores hosting the activation will feature a dedicated window installation as well as hot chocolate and sweets stands.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
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
Instead, on their 131st day in federal custody, her parents planned to buy her a pack of M&Ms — among the only sweets available — and pray that their daughter’s birthday wish for freedom might come true.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Not all Christians make these lifestyle changes or fast during Lent — some may cut out alcohol, sweets or extra expenses in an effort to prioritize spirituality.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
This Valentine’s Day, whether Cupid’s bow found your match or your gal pals are your most beloved companions, there is something around Rhode Island to set your heart fluttering, or at least indulge your craving for sweets, romance and maybe some bubbly, too.
—Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
These truly singular sweets are guaranteed to impress on a grand scale.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Sarah Palin protested an initiative that would limit the number of sweets allowed in Pennsylvania schools by staging a delivery of sugar cookies to a Christian school in Bucks County.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
From weeknight dinners to no-bake sweets, yogurt does more heavy lifting in the kitchen than almost any other dairy product.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
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
Instead, on their 131st day in federal custody, her parents planned to buy her a pack of M&Ms — among the only sweets available — and pray that their daughter’s birthday wish for freedom might come true.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Not all Christians make these lifestyle changes or fast during Lent — some may cut out alcohol, sweets or extra expenses in an effort to prioritize spirituality.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
This Valentine’s Day, whether Cupid’s bow found your match or your gal pals are your most beloved companions, there is something around Rhode Island to set your heart fluttering, or at least indulge your craving for sweets, romance and maybe some bubbly, too.
—Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
These truly singular sweets are guaranteed to impress on a grand scale.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Sarah Palin protested an initiative that would limit the number of sweets allowed in Pennsylvania schools by staging a delivery of sugar cookies to a Christian school in Bucks County.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
From weeknight dinners to no-bake sweets, yogurt does more heavy lifting in the kitchen than almost any other dairy product.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweets
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Same—and luckily for us, the best gourmand perfumes last a lot longer than our favorite confections.—
Pia Velasco,
Allure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Available online, this generously sized Valentine’s Day gift basket is overflowing with caramel apples and confections, including chocolate and caramel pretzel rods, white chocolate mini pretzel twists, assorted caramels, and milk chocolate raspberry bark.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, there are several couples from earlier seasons who have gone the distance, including America’s sweethearts from season 1, Lauren and Cameron.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
28 Jan. 2026
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The couple, high school sweethearts with six kids and 20 grandchildren, sought to diversify their business ventures with the purchase, Mark Jones told the Examiner.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Leading the way are Vogue cover star Rosalía, Olympian Alysa Liu, and street-style darlings.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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The absence of those factors is likely why none of his films broke through to reach a wider audience or became awards season darlings.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
16 Feb. 2026
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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
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These chocolate desserts are the family favorites everyone expects at Grandma's house.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 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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Authorities alleged Green was a serial abuser who attacked three different girlfriends and shot one of their friends in the leg, who was trying to protect her.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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No matter how many years pass or how much things change, there is something extra special about a getaway with your girlfriends.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Sweets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweets. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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