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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
Cards with holiday greetings hang in a prominent position above a table of sweets that included this year candied pecans, cookies, assorted fruit, nutty breads and a temptingly iced cake.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
There was a wide selection of sweets at several dessert booths, such as malasadas from Agnes' Bakery Hawaii, sherbet from Asato Family Shop and mini chocolate chip cookies from The Cookie Corner.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Desserts are often the highlight of any meal—but not all sweets are created equal.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Silky and boldly chocolaty, this frosting is perfect for adorning a whole host of sweets, from cupcakes to sugar cookies.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
The sweets business is one filled to the brim with legacy.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Experience a full English tea service with unlimited samplings of loose leaf tea, handmade tea sandwiches, nut-free scones and sweets, served on vintage dinnerware.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 8 Dec. 2024
Half the fun of making these little sweets is unwrapping the mini chocolates.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
In addition to the dinners, Rose is making some sweets that complement each particular tea type.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
There was a wide selection of sweets at several dessert booths, such as malasadas from Agnes' Bakery Hawaii, sherbet from Asato Family Shop and mini chocolate chip cookies from The Cookie Corner.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Desserts are often the highlight of any meal—but not all sweets are created equal.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Silky and boldly chocolaty, this frosting is perfect for adorning a whole host of sweets, from cupcakes to sugar cookies.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
The sweets business is one filled to the brim with legacy.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Experience a full English tea service with unlimited samplings of loose leaf tea, handmade tea sandwiches, nut-free scones and sweets, served on vintage dinnerware.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 8 Dec. 2024
Half the fun of making these little sweets is unwrapping the mini chocolates.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
In addition to the dinners, Rose is making some sweets that complement each particular tea type.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweets
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Since then, the likes of Daisy Edgar-Jones, Sydney Sweeney, Jennifer Lopez, and Kaia Gerber have all jumped aboard the trend, dressed in Kamali’s confections.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2024
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Unlike other confections, whose production lines used a drop-bake-sell approach, macaron production required more time, more specialized equipment, and more involvement.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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The couple were high school sweethearts and went on to elope in 1989 at the height of Bon Jovi's fame.—
Lori A Bashian Fox News,
Fox News,
27 Dec. 2024
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With unfinished business between the former childhood sweethearts, plus the presence of Nevile’s new wife, tensions are running high.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Dec. 2024
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As a result, people are searching for everything from springy appetizers to Easter desserts to feed a crowd.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Dishes include mains such as platters and gyros, sides such as baba ganoush and hummus and desserts such as baklava and chocolate chip cookies.—
Alexandra Maloney,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
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If a lightweight cotton or twill treatment is more your speed, celebrities such as Mikey Madison and Monica Barbaro—two awards season darlings this year—have embraced the classic khaki trench in new shapes.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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The digital darlings ran around fixing my computer, setting up my website and showing off their skills.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2025
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Bright began hiking in the area and brought some of her girlfriends along.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
21 Mar. 2025
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Conviction against certain boyfriends or girlfriends are also prohibiting, but generally only for a period of five years.—
Patricia Fersch,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Sweets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweets. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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