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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
Now, the viral dessert company has a new way of distributing sweets.
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Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
In ascending order of serving sizes, the original US food pyramid recommended that fats, oils and sweets be used sparingly, and that dairy products, proteins and nuts be equal components of one’s diet.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Enjoying Desserts and Sweets in the Evening Eating desserts and other sweets in the evening may contribute to weight gain.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
While everyone should limit sweets for overall health, people with healthy blood sugar control can usually enjoy high-sugar foods like Oreos occasionally without issue.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
An award-winning bakery is bringing the sweets back to Southington after closing its Factory Square location in October.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
Dry sweets accompany this lighter, frothier tea, served in individual bowls.
—The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
Children go to bed the night before, hoping their shoes are filled with gifts and sweets brought by the Magi by the next morning.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The large pink van covered in images of sweets and the eponymous kitty character travels to more than 100 locations across the country each year.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
In ascending order of serving sizes, the original US food pyramid recommended that fats, oils and sweets be used sparingly, and that dairy products, proteins and nuts be equal components of one’s diet.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Enjoying Desserts and Sweets in the Evening Eating desserts and other sweets in the evening may contribute to weight gain.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
While everyone should limit sweets for overall health, people with healthy blood sugar control can usually enjoy high-sugar foods like Oreos occasionally without issue.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
An award-winning bakery is bringing the sweets back to Southington after closing its Factory Square location in October.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
Dry sweets accompany this lighter, frothier tea, served in individual bowls.
—The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
Children go to bed the night before, hoping their shoes are filled with gifts and sweets brought by the Magi by the next morning.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The large pink van covered in images of sweets and the eponymous kitty character travels to more than 100 locations across the country each year.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweets
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Dandelion has been crafting bean-to-bar chocolate San Francisco’s Mission District for more than 10 years, using just two ingredients (cocoa beans and organic sugar) to make its confections sing.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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Keep an eye out for the Secret Chocolate Room, an edible oasis of candy fountains and sugary confections that makes every day feel like Halloween at this Caribbean beach resort.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 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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Other companies scheduled to report are market darlings SanDisk and Western Digital , as well as Deckers, and Stryker.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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While sitting front row at the Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Week Spring/Summer 2026 show on January 28, the London society darlings seemingly nodded to their status as British sartorial tastemakers with an NSFW twist on power dressing.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
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Vang said the French influence will be in its desserts and bread and will show up primarily through its baking technique.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Shop this 6-quart size on sale in 12 different colors at up to 22 percent off, or save up to 25 percent on smaller sizes for desserts and sides below.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 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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TikTok users chimed in, noting that most of the people viewing the video probably didn't even have home phones for girlfriends to call due to the popularity of cell phones.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cruz and Romeo stepped out with their respective girlfriends ahead of Paris Fashion Week, showcasing the closeness of their relationship.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Sweets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweets. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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