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as in loved
granted special treatment or attention
promised his dying mother that he would always take care of his sweet sister
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as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell
breathed in the sweet air of the azalea garden
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as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
a very sweet man directed us to the lost and found
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as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
a sweet little kitten
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as in delicious
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
the glowing reviews of his novel were the sweetest things the writer had ever read
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as in confection
a food having a high sugar content
remember to brush your teeth after eating sweets
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as in darling
a person with whom one is in love
my darling, my sweet, won't you be mine?
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Recent Examples of sweet
Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
The chocolate-mint mashup is seeing a sweet resurgence.
—Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2025
Kyle Denis, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
Even when monkeys regularly steal his pedas and rasgullas, two famous regional sweets made of sugar and condensed milk.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Given the final score of Super Bowl LIX and the fact that the Eagles had six sacks — a career-high on Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes — in the defeat, Gardner-Johnson's latest response to his tweet all the more sweet.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
The chocolate-mint mashup is seeing a sweet resurgence.
—Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2025
Noun
The same shop that sells sweets also sells alcohol.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
Even when monkeys regularly steal his pedas and rasgullas, two famous regional sweets made of sugar and condensed milk.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
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How about a strongly fragrant rose planted close to a window, or our favorite outdoor chair or bench?—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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The most fragrant lavender oil comes from a hybrid of English lavender and another lavender species, both of which are native to Mediterranean countries.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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My colleagues were more than gracious enough to take some time out of their day to taste-test copious amounts of chocolate.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Queen was impeccably gracious in her victory, playing down the historic moment.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2025
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Shakira had two adorable dates: her sons Milan, 12, and Sasha, 10, who got a shout-out in her acceptance speech for best latin pop album.—
Riann Phillip,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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Best of all, it’s outfitted in an adorable heart and polka-dot pattern that’s too cute to pass up.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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Packed with electrolytes and nutrients, Vita Coco Coconut Water elevates smoothies by providing a delicious, functional alternative to traditional bases like dairy or juice.—
Tracy Yochum,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2025
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Architecture aside, the cuisine (from hush puppies to delicious seafood and soul food), spooky ghost tours, and beach proximity make Charleston, South Carolina the place to be in spring and summer.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2025
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Mochi is a confection made from ice cream or sorbet wrapped in a pounded sticky rice shell.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Strawberry Snowball Mochi This snowball mochi plays on the ichigo daifuku, a Japanese confection typically filled with red bean paste and a whole strawberry.—
Ingu Chen,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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That leaves the newbie, the legends, and the Academy darling.—
Jason Lamphier,
EW.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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If the past is any indication, 2025 and beyond promise to be nothing short of extraordinary for this indie darling turned entertainment powerhouse.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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First-time filmmakers, director Rachael Abigail Holder and screenwriter Paul Zimmerman weave a low-key romantic odyssey that simmers with intimate heat while acting as a loving character study of the beloved, always evolving neighborhood.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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Though most Vornado fans are roundly—and justifiably—beloved, the Strata seems to have engendered mixed feelings among online commenters.—
Kat Merck,
WIRED,
5 Feb. 2025
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These picks range from sultry ouds to aromatic tea blends, proving that 2025 will be yet another interesting year in fragrance.—
Venus Wong,
refinery29.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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Each of the brand’s fragrances are made of aromatic botanical and herbaceous ingredients, plus a signature woody note.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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