as in sweets
sweet food eaten after the main part of a meal
She doesn't care for rich desserts. a chocolate dessert
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Recent Examples of desserts
The desserts are equally as intriguing, like a kombu ice cream with sweet salsa macha and a flan-like jericalla custard with mole ganache and cardamom buñuelos.
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Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
The brunch features favorites like brick-oven pan pizzas, housemade pastas, brunch specialties such as Mia’s signature Meatball Benedict and indulgent desserts.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Additional stations feature breakfast pastries, chocolate eggs, strawberry rhubarb and brie, and a variety of desserts including mousse, shortcakes, tarts, cake pops, French macarons, brownies, carrot cake, and fruit.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Guests can enjoy Italian salumi and cheeses, caprese and caesar salads, Maryland crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, live omelettes and frittatas, penne vodka, Chef Carla’s signature meatballs, crispy-skin Atlantic salmon, and classic desserts like Italian ricotta cheesecake and tiramisu.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Similarly, the movie’s just desserts are completely bland, since they’re constantly robbed of real stakes when folks being dismembered can just walk it off and try again.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Highlights include caramel French toast, personalized omelets, ahi poke, prime rib and desserts galore.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
The beer’s dark, malty and slightly bitter profile adds depth to savory dishes and richness to desserts.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Next door is Farm Luck Soda Fountain & Dry Goods, which specializes in soups, sandwiches, and soda fountain classics, as well as all manner of ice cream desserts.
—Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
The brunch features favorites like brick-oven pan pizzas, housemade pastas, brunch specialties such as Mia’s signature Meatball Benedict and indulgent desserts.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Additional stations feature breakfast pastries, chocolate eggs, strawberry rhubarb and brie, and a variety of desserts including mousse, shortcakes, tarts, cake pops, French macarons, brownies, carrot cake, and fruit.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Guests can enjoy Italian salumi and cheeses, caprese and caesar salads, Maryland crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, live omelettes and frittatas, penne vodka, Chef Carla’s signature meatballs, crispy-skin Atlantic salmon, and classic desserts like Italian ricotta cheesecake and tiramisu.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Similarly, the movie’s just desserts are completely bland, since they’re constantly robbed of real stakes when folks being dismembered can just walk it off and try again.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Highlights include caramel French toast, personalized omelets, ahi poke, prime rib and desserts galore.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
The beer’s dark, malty and slightly bitter profile adds depth to savory dishes and richness to desserts.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Next door is Farm Luck Soda Fountain & Dry Goods, which specializes in soups, sandwiches, and soda fountain classics, as well as all manner of ice cream desserts.
—Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desserts
sweets
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Guests can also grab quick food options such as sandwiches, taco salad, sweets, and chips and popcorn.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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There will also be cocktail and mocktail options amid the sweets and savories, as well as a children’s selection so adorable, grownups may want in on the Alice-theme.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Desserts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desserts. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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