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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 bakery case is filled with sweets including Sweet Corn Cake, Strawberry Cream Choux and Tiramisu Cake.
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Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
Kanaal is king for indulging elevenses hunger pangs, providing cakes, cookies, tea, coffee, and made-to-order traditional Dutch sweets including stroopwafles and puffertjes.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
Some sweets are sold on the food side, as well.
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Jenna Thompson
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
To prevent blood sugar spikes, be sure to count carbohydrates and adjust insulin as needed before enjoying sweets.
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Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2026
The deal excludes Toasted Snack Rolls, Sunshine Smoothie, sides, sweets and kids food items, according to the chain's website.
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 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.
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Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Avoid sweets — not just for your health but because of your wallet.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
Kanaal is king for indulging elevenses hunger pangs, providing cakes, cookies, tea, coffee, and made-to-order traditional Dutch sweets including stroopwafles and puffertjes.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
Some sweets are sold on the food side, as well.
—
Jenna Thompson
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
To prevent blood sugar spikes, be sure to count carbohydrates and adjust insulin as needed before enjoying sweets.
—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
22 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
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
Avoid sweets — not just for your health but because of your wallet.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweets
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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.
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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.
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Michael Cincinati and Amanda Price were high school sweethearts.
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Katie and Devin’s pregnancy announcement came less than a year after the high school sweethearts tied the knot in July 2025.
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Patrons can opt for either the chef’s tasting menu or the four-course menu, both of which include seafood, wagyu, and delectable desserts.
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For every Founding Father looking to free the colonies from British tyranny, there was a Larry (often called Lawrence here) who suggests that sharing desserts and umbrellas should be prohibited by the Declaration of Independence.
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Knicks celebrate Fresh-off-the-title darlings Deuce McBride and Tyler Kolek swap confetti for ocean breezes at Montauk’s hot spot Bounce Beach.
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Outside of the hospital, Emmy darlings Julianne Nicholson and Allison Janney should score nominations for their work on Paradise and The Diplomat, respectively.
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May these two sweeties never travel to Russia ever again.
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In the aftermath of her husband’s death, Hollis decides to host a weekend on Nantucket with girlfriends from different eras of her life (played by stars Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, D'Arcy Carden and Gemma Chan).
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On June 6, Bunnie posted another video of herself enjoying the serene outdoors with some girlfriends.
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“Sweets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweets. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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