How to Use sweeten up in a Sentence

sweeten up

verb

• In this version, both the crust and the topping are sweetened up with powdered sugar.
  — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
• Cheerwine cake from Chef Leah Branch sweetened up the night further.
  — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026
• Pale pink polka dots and alternating base colors sweeten up latte-brown French tips.
  — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
• Crumbl has another New Year’s Eve deal to sweeten up the holiday.
  — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
• Venus in Cancer is here to make memories, sweetening up your ninth house of travel and long-distance relationships.
  — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026