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to talk about or describe (something) in a way that makes it seem more pleasant or acceptable than it is
textbooks that sugarcoat history She has very strong opinions, and she doesn't try to sugarcoat them.
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Recent Examples of sugarcoat
Randy Travis Recalls His Stormy Path from Catfish Cook to Country Music Hero
Walker and Mary Travis promise the movie won’t sugarcoat any of the trials.
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Nancy Kruh, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Don’t spin the news; don’t sugarcoat the tough parts—and do celebrate their efforts in making change happen.
—Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Commendably, neither the movie nor the actor sugarcoat the abrasiveness of a creative genius whose insensitivity toward people close to him often stands in stark contrast to the humanity in his songs.
—Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article Michael Katz wasn’t one to sugarcoat things.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
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Nancy Kruh, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Don’t spin the news; don’t sugarcoat the tough parts—and do celebrate their efforts in making change happen.
—Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Commendably, neither the movie nor the actor sugarcoat the abrasiveness of a creative genius whose insensitivity toward people close to him often stands in stark contrast to the humanity in his songs.
—Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article Michael Katz wasn’t one to sugarcoat things.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugarcoat
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About 45 minutes later, the Charlotte native explained his mistake to the media — one that negated a Tar Heel comeback from 24 points down in the second half.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025
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The United States Department of Justice revealed the arrest on May 13, 2020, explaining that Fayne, who also goes by the name Arkansas Mo, had been arrested on federal bank fraud charges arising from a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Many are wondering how this happened and how it can possibly be justified.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Hamas and Hezbollah indoctrinate hatred to justify its attacks on Jewish civilians, including woman [sic], children and the elderly.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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A lot of students were aspiring actors: One week three people in my class were excused early to audition for the same Nickelodeon TV show.—
Mara Wilson,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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Teachers who object for reasons of religion or conscience can be excused and replaced with a substitute reader.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Sugarcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugarcoat. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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