1
Swede
a
: a native or inhabitant of Sweden
b
: a person of Swedish descent
2
chiefly British
: rutabaga
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Fresh off a top-four finish at the PGA Championship, the Swede is looking to continue a remarkable stretch of consistency that has firmly established him among the game’s elite.
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Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Co-founder Max Junestrand, a 25-year-old Swede, says the company is gaining ground on Harvey, with fewer employees and less spend.
—Ellen Sheng, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Nantasket Sweets by Swedes Beach days and candy are a classic pairing, and Nantasket Sweets by Swedes brings a Scandinavian twist to the tradition.
—Cheryl Maguire, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
It was dominated by Canadians, Russians, Swedes, Finns and Czechs.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Think Avicii, Alesso, Axwell, and other Swedes beginning with other letters.
—Nathan Evans, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
Malte Gustafsson would add to their stable of D and Swedes as well.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Mark and Missé — who went from fighting with Kimi to being everyone’s emotional support Swede in the course of ten episodes — are in the front row of the event, and Missé asks Mark what is going on with him and Margo.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 1 May 2026
The Swede fell for not only the sunshine but also the possibilities, and since then he co-founded the country’s first sea-plane outfit and looks after nine other hotels.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Co-founder Max Junestrand, a 25-year-old Swede, says the company is gaining ground on Harvey, with fewer employees and less spend.
—Ellen Sheng, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Nantasket Sweets by Swedes Beach days and candy are a classic pairing, and Nantasket Sweets by Swedes brings a Scandinavian twist to the tradition.
—Cheryl Maguire, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
It was dominated by Canadians, Russians, Swedes, Finns and Czechs.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Think Avicii, Alesso, Axwell, and other Swedes beginning with other letters.
—Nathan Evans, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
Malte Gustafsson would add to their stable of D and Swedes as well.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Mark and Missé — who went from fighting with Kimi to being everyone’s emotional support Swede in the course of ten episodes — are in the front row of the event, and Missé asks Mark what is going on with him and Margo.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 1 May 2026
The Swede fell for not only the sunshine but also the possibilities, and since then he co-founded the country’s first sea-plane outfit and looks after nine other hotels.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Swede.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swede. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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