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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
Leave room in your suitcase or car trunk, you'll be tempted to load up on bulk spices, global snacks, and sweets from the bakery after visiting.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is the last day to indulge in sweets and rich foods before Lent begins.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 6 Feb. 2026
When shopping at Trader Joe’s, note that many sweets are located above the freezer aisles as well as in checkout lines.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
This Valentine’s Day, whether Cupid’s bow found your match or your gal pals are your most beloved companions, there is something in the area to set your heart fluttering, or at least indulge your craving for sweets – and maybe some bubbly, too.
—Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Guests were welcomed to pucker up and enjoy a delectable spread of sweets, alongside a peek at the latest formulas.
—Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
Bentley also says that historically, meat is tied to masculinity, while vegetables and sweets are thought to be feminine.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Devotees had left offerings — rupees, bananas, and sweets such as Choco-Pie, Oat Krunch cookies and digestive biscuits.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Cheesecake and other sweets take all the fats and carbs that used to require hunting and gathering on the savannah and pack them into a hard-to-resist treat.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is the last day to indulge in sweets and rich foods before Lent begins.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 6 Feb. 2026
When shopping at Trader Joe’s, note that many sweets are located above the freezer aisles as well as in checkout lines.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
This Valentine’s Day, whether Cupid’s bow found your match or your gal pals are your most beloved companions, there is something in the area to set your heart fluttering, or at least indulge your craving for sweets – and maybe some bubbly, too.
—Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Guests were welcomed to pucker up and enjoy a delectable spread of sweets, alongside a peek at the latest formulas.
—Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
Bentley also says that historically, meat is tied to masculinity, while vegetables and sweets are thought to be feminine.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Devotees had left offerings — rupees, bananas, and sweets such as Choco-Pie, Oat Krunch cookies and digestive biscuits.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Cheesecake and other sweets take all the fats and carbs that used to require hunting and gathering on the savannah and pack them into a hard-to-resist treat.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweets
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The couple made their first Dubai chocolate bars in August 2025, and sales of the rich, authentic confections exploded.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Just like the trains themselves, these glamorous culinary experiences are reminiscent of the golden era of travel, with gracious table-settings, intricate confections, and a leisurely, unhurried pace.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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However, there are several couples from earlier seasons who have gone the distance, including America’s sweethearts from season 1, Lauren and Cameron.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
28 Jan. 2026
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The couple, high school sweethearts with six kids and 20 grandchildren, sought to diversify their business ventures with the purchase, Mark Jones told the Examiner.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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However, the market drop Wednesday was driven by a selloff in semiconductor stocks, with Advanced Micro Devices falling nearly 16% after earnings, and market darlings like SanDisk and Micron dropping by double-digits on a percentage basis.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Along with cream cheese and sour cream, this trio of dairy darlings melts into a rich and ultra-satisfying sauce to coat noodles and ground beef.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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Reward your mini-game winners with prizes such as candy, desserts, or a drink.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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The menu ranges from winter salads to seared tile fish and chocolate-raspberry desserts — and yes, cocktails are optional but recommended.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Feb. 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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Some older creep takes you aside and teaches you how to manipulate your girlfriends like a narcissistic abuse apprenticeship program?—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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His girlfriends include Beverly Johnson, Margaux Hemingway, Princess Soraya, and Liv Ullmann.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Sweets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweets. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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