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desserts

noun

plural of dessert

as in sweets

sweet food eaten after the main part of a meal She doesn't care for rich desserts. a chocolate dessert

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Recent Examples of desserts The menu is rich and in many cases old-school English — fans of steak and kidney pies and guinea fowl and of course the desserts, such as sticky toffee pudding and apple crumble are unlikely to be disappointed. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Professional and amateur cooks from throughout the area will serve samples of their favorite appetizers, entrees and desserts while competing for votes and bragging rights. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 Don't skip desserts from pastry chef and co-owner Geri-Martha O'Hara, the mind behind beloved ice cream shop Big Spoon Creamery. — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026 The store also features produce, seafood shipped daily from East Coast fishing partners, ready-to-cook entrées, pre-marinated meats, a full-service meat department and a bakery offering cakes, specialty desserts, donuts, bagels and more. — Chase Jordan october 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026 The seasonal baking find works out to roughly 48 cents per bean and can be used in holiday desserts or to make homemade vanilla extract, according to reports. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Smoke’N Ash is also praised for Patrick Hicks’ brisket, pork ribs and rib tips, along with an extensive menu of desserts. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026 Ice cream pies could also be for sale, as will new flavors or desserts, the Instagram post teased. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026 Among the props are claymation red pepper and bacon with armature arms, olive barbells, frozen food boxes, and desserts. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

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sweets

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Those willing to mix chocolate with non-chocolate sweets may find even better deals.

— Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
The pop-up will feature the full collection, content from the campaign, sweets from Ritz Paris Le Comptoir and a gift with purchase for clients while supplies last.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

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