as in confections
a food having a high sugar content
16th-century Naples carried on a vast export trade in silks and sweetmeats
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Determined to make something of himself, according to his family, Jonathan learned a trade and became a baker of confections.—
Jorge Carrasco,
NBC news,
1 May 2026 -
These cheesecake inspired confections only take 15 minutes of hands on time to make and deliver the same delicious flavors.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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The city is known for fresh seafood, local sweets, craft museums, and long-standing dining traditions.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Options range from sweets like Lemon Pistachio Cake and Chocolate Mousse Tart to Quiche Lorraine and homemade baguettes.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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Shoppers picking up desserts like cakes, cupcakes or cookies will pay just over 5% extra compared with a year ago.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
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Starches break down into glucose in the body, which is why foods like white potatoes, white bread, white rice and pasta can spike blood sugar even higher than some desserts.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
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“Sweetmeats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetmeats. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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