as in to candy
to make more desirable we really want you to work for our company—what can we do to sweeten the job offer?

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Recent Examples of sweeten Everything is 25% off, and select styles are an additional 15% off to sweeten the deal for Cyber Monday. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024 And to sweeten the deal, even the gorgeous Project Cloud Suede Ankle Boots have received a generous markdown ahead of the cold winter weather, so your new go-to snowy day footwear selection is available for 52 percent off. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024 Plus, with Black Friday just around the corner, the vaginal health platform is sweetening the deal by waiving their one-time $45 consult fee (which includes a prescription, refills for up to one year and messaging with a doctor)—and giving you $20 off your first order. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024 Warm herbal tea sweetened with honey can soothe a sore throat and ease coughs.18 Vitamin C: Vitamin C is known for its immune-boosting properties. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sweeten 
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  • The whiskey is rich and fruity on the nose, featuring warm banana bread, candied nuts, vanilla, caramel, hints of cola nut, and a slight savory note.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Top with dressing, cherry tomatoes, candied pecans, and reserved bacon.
    Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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  • To me, to create for the young generation was more important than anybody else, always aiming to enhance the uniqueness and self-expression of every woman.
    Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
  • But companies in a wide range of industries are racing to enhance security measures for executives in the wake of the killing.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn and Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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  • His work focuses on how art and technology may improve learning settings.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The Pakistani publishing industry will not improve until Pakistanis start buying original books en masse.
    Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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  • Other stars spruce it up a bit … and probably for a lot less money.
    Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Using these picture modes should spruce things up enough for most viewers with any modern TV from brands like Sony, Samsung, Hisense, TCL, LG, and Roku.
    Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2024

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“Sweeten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeten. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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