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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
Guests can also grab quick food options such as sandwiches, taco salad, sweets, and chips and popcorn.
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Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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
Butter is a staple in many kitchens and makes countless meals, snacks and sweets taste better.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
But friends and families will commonly gather and spend time together at each other’s homes, enjoying sweets and delicious food after Eid prayers in the morning.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Oklahoman, 18 Mar. 2026
There even a French pâtisserie featuring cheesecake, tarts and other sweets, CharlotteFive reported.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli cited data countering predictions that GLP-1 drugs would reduce interest in sweets.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
There’s also the Sugar Shack, a kid’s version of the Alpine Cabin with a working wood stove, loft and tons of candy and sweets (and champagne for mom and dad).
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Things That Attract Wasps Sugars Wasps are drawn to sugary foods like fruits, sweets, flower nectar, and sodas.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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
Butter is a staple in many kitchens and makes countless meals, snacks and sweets taste better.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
But friends and families will commonly gather and spend time together at each other’s homes, enjoying sweets and delicious food after Eid prayers in the morning.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Oklahoman, 18 Mar. 2026
There even a French pâtisserie featuring cheesecake, tarts and other sweets, CharlotteFive reported.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli cited data countering predictions that GLP-1 drugs would reduce interest in sweets.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
There’s also the Sugar Shack, a kid’s version of the Alpine Cabin with a working wood stove, loft and tons of candy and sweets (and champagne for mom and dad).
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Things That Attract Wasps Sugars Wasps are drawn to sugary foods like fruits, sweets, flower nectar, and sodas.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweets
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Last week, Poulette Bakeshop debuted its new location in Parker to much fanfare and with even more confections.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Only confections that include no flour and require no refrigeration are considered candy under that definition, which Kelly said will be used as the basis of the new SNAP restrictions.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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High school sweethearts John and Maria Ruiz fell in love with each other – and basketball.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Down on the lower levels, cowboys and their sweethearts were up and out of their seats, like a late-night set at the Firehouse.—
Joey Guerra,
Houston Chronicle,
17 Mar. 2026
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But for the most part, Knight hesitated to kill his darlings.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Think viral hits like Laneige and TirTir, industry staples like Jung Saem Mool and Clio, and indie darlings like AOU.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
19 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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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
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May these two sweeties never travel to Russia ever again.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
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Conversations with assistants and girlfriends get cut short or mediated by the very men whose behavior is being questioned.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … GOLDEN STATE WARRIOR — College employee says she's had girlfriends with male genitals amid SJSU trans scandal.—
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FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Sweets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweets. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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