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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
The scent of pistachio and spices invited visitors toward vendors who offered samples of sweets stuffed with dates or nuts and shots of strong black coffee spiced heavily with cardamom.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
The deal excludes Toasted Snack Rolls, Sunshine Smoothie, sides, sweets and kids food items, according to the chain's website.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 June 2026
The breakfast buffet’s extensive sweets, candy, and chocolate fountain section is just one clear indication of that.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Ingvar hopes that by then 150 million people a month will still be coming to a game based on matching three or more sweets in a row.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Signs of a Blood Sugar Crash Not everyone experiences a noticeable crash after eating sweets.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026
Avoid sweets — not just for your health but because of your wallet.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
In the beginning, there was bread The book’s centerpiece chapters on starters, mains and sweets are bookended on one side by a treatise on how to make and store breadcrumbs of various sizes, with an under-duress sub-section about how to buy breadcrumbs.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
Keep beverages and sweets covered, and be wary of drinking from soda cans outdoors since wasps can crawl inside.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
The deal excludes Toasted Snack Rolls, Sunshine Smoothie, sides, sweets and kids food items, according to the chain's website.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 June 2026
The breakfast buffet’s extensive sweets, candy, and chocolate fountain section is just one clear indication of that.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Ingvar hopes that by then 150 million people a month will still be coming to a game based on matching three or more sweets in a row.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Signs of a Blood Sugar Crash Not everyone experiences a noticeable crash after eating sweets.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026
Avoid sweets — not just for your health but because of your wallet.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
In the beginning, there was bread The book’s centerpiece chapters on starters, mains and sweets are bookended on one side by a treatise on how to make and store breadcrumbs of various sizes, with an under-duress sub-section about how to buy breadcrumbs.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
Keep beverages and sweets covered, and be wary of drinking from soda cans outdoors since wasps can crawl inside.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweets
Noun
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The company's specialty nuts -- cashews, confections and snack mixes -- follow the same quality standards as its world famous Virginia Peanuts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Production increased by 300%, with Sheehan churning out 10 to 30 desserts every week from mini confections to statement wedding cakes.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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The couple, who are both from Kentucky, are high school sweethearts and have been together since 2016.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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After first crossing paths in secondary school, Eve’s parents, Ali and Bono, became high school sweethearts.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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If you're done with dinner but not yet ready to head home, climb the stairs to My New Joint—a cocktail lounge, tapas bar, and music venue—for freshly shucked oysters from the east and west coasts of the USA, an adult beverage (or three), and a menu of salads, fondues, and desserts.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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The intersection produces desserts where local figs, Mahón cheese textures and native aromatic herbs are elevated through French technique.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Despite Algeria becoming the local darlings of Lawrence, KC Live!—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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New Zealand filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou — twins better known by their nom de YouTube RackkaRackka, where their violent, nutso videos were embraced by millions of viewers — became indie darlings thanks to their 2022 hit for A24, Talk to Me.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 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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It’s been 20 years now that the women partners of professional athletes — their wives and girlfriends — have been known as WAGs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Meghan hosted a game night with some girlfriends at the couple's home in Montecito, California, as evidenced by one of her best friend's latest Instagram posts.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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“Sweets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweets. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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