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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
Jane Lacroix, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
The touchdown appeared to be extra sweet as Verse couldn’t chase down Barkley.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Mondelez International, which owns Cadbury and produces the beloved Oreo cookie, could acquire Hershey, adding the chocolate company into its expansive portfolio of sweets.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The trailer, which also featured Seacrest's mom, Constance, shows a sweet interaction as his mom humorously mimics his American Idol introduction.
—Jane Lacroix, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
The touchdown appeared to be extra sweet as Verse couldn’t chase down Barkley.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
Noun
Whether its in the fruit or vegetables or fish found at the markets in Willemstad, or popular drinks and sweets, Curaçao can be detected at every turn.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Mondelez International, which owns Cadbury and produces the beloved Oreo cookie, could acquire Hershey, adding the chocolate company into its expansive portfolio of sweets.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
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After years of research, a highly fragrant pink and apricot hybrid tea rose named after the lifestyle doyenne has hit the market.—
Jessica Jordan,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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Stir in garlic, sage and remaining 2 tablespoons flour and cook until vegetables are well coated with flour and garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.—
Tribune News Service,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Samia is quick to accept the break-up, even gracious.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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But this gracious view has been taken to the extreme by some Americans who view Russia as a benign actor that is either incapable, uninterested or unwilling to harm the American people.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2025
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For more upscale elegance, try this adorable Sculpted Bow Stemmed Wine Glass, $18 for two at Urban Outfitters, which are great for bubbly drinks.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
23 Jan. 2025
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The oddly adorable serial killer thriller featuring a cast of anthropomorphic animals in a Norman Rockwell-ish small town struck the right weird tone in a weird year.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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That’s why the Bon Appétit team recently indulged in a refried bean taste-off to determine the most delicious brand on the market.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
16 Jan. 2025
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Making delicious meals at home shouldn’t come at the expense of your sanity.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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In Danny Boyle’s marvelously unhinged 1997 lovers-on-the-lam confection A Life Less Ordinary, Diaz plays Celine, an heiress who’s kidnapped by a hapless janitor, Ewan McGregor’s Robert.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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Unlike other confections, whose production lines used a drop-bake-sell approach, macaron production required more time, more specialized equipment, and more involvement.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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Artificial intelligence has been the darling of the technology world for over two years, attracting several billions of dollars in capital.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Lions 41, Commanders 35 Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles (Sunday, 3 p.m.) Wacker: The Rams could be the darlings of the playoffs.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Jan. 2025
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Composer and visual artist Daniel Blumberg ventured near and far for the project: to his beloved London haunt Cafe Oto, the film’s set in Budapest, locales in New York, Berlin, and Paris… and even a marble quarry in Italy.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2025
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In addition to Barbados, a number of Caribbean countries, including in St. Vincent, Grenada, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Martinique, have beloved recipes which importantly feature the breadfruit.—
Elaine Savory,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Jan. 2025
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Otherwise, enjoy the aromatic and flavorful delight turmeric tea has to offer.—
Jonathan Purtell,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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Known for their aromatic scent, these trees have incredibly flammable, oily leaves.—
Hannah Singleton,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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