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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 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 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
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
In response, Bosco immediately got out of her chair, nodded her head yes, and shared a sweet kiss with her new fiancé.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Liz Regalia, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
Now, the collab expands into a full-on flavor flight, proving that there’s no such thing as too many sweets.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Devotees dress up in their finest outfits, make offerings to Lakshmi, light fireworks and sparklers, and enjoy a sweet feast.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
In response, Bosco immediately got out of her chair, nodded her head yes, and shared a sweet kiss with her new fiancé.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
As candy manufacturers face higher costs for cocoa, so too do chocolate lovers, despite brands getting creative to deliver sweets this Halloween.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
Now, the collab expands into a full-on flavor flight, proving that there’s no such thing as too many sweets.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
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In March, the Candy actress shared a gallery of adorable photos with her niece in honor of World Down Syndrome Day.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The String Hook Crochet Headphone Covers are designed to look like strawberries and are oh-so-adorable.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Give your slow-cooker the night off because this fan-favorite chili relies on the Instant Pot for a quick and delicious option.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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The local food scene has been heating up with dozens of delicious Indian restaurants.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Oct. 2025
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Like the woman who shared her August menu, other detainees in Richwood have shared similar complaints about deteriorating food quality with their lawyers and loved ones.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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Your loved one has so much to teach you.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
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Yet, while nearly all plants with fragrant flowers demand most of the day’s sun, heliotrope is uncomfortable with more than half a day’s sun exposure.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
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Specialty restaurants across the country top pies with ingredients used in Indian dishes like fragrant chicken tikka masala and herby palak paneer, and the Sacramento area is indulging in the concept.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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How selfish of Fred Warner, goodness gracious.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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That was a constant refrain in the life of this gracious philanthropist from Roslindale.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One that seemed to wash the world in pinks and purples, turning an imposing volcanic mountain range in the distance into a confection?—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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That’s debatable, but the sweet, vanilla-forward coating and pop of salt on top turns ordinary pretzels into a yummy confection nonetheless.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
14 Oct. 2025
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This darling cardigan sweater with scalloped detailing is only $15 thanks to a 55 percent discount, and this popular raglan blouse that comes in a variety of patterns and colors is down to $8 today.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Eggar became a darling of horror fans by appearing in such fare as The Dead Are Alive!—
Chris Koseluk,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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No one likes an unexpected house guest, whether that’s your dear Aunt Sally or unwanted outdoor pests.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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The dress that put him on the fashion map was the white silk evening gown with a diagonal cutaway across the torso and a slit up to the hip bone, from Vaccarello’s eponymous label, that his dear friend the model Anja Rubik wore to the Met Gala in 2012.—
Rob Haskell,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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