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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
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, relations with family members are sweet and affectionate.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
Claudia Ciobanu, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
The rally quickly turned into a street celebration with dozens of people dancing, singing and passing around sweets like Yazdi Baklava and chocolate, said Nikai.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
This crowd pleaser, invented by bartender Sam Ross in 2008, gets its charm from two different bittersweet Italian liqueurs, even though the resulting cocktail is neither particularly bitter nor sweet.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, relations with family members are sweet and affectionate.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
As people sheltered less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) away in Jerusalem, streets in Ramallah swarmed with shoppers browsing meat counters, vegetable stalls and Ramadan sweets, some stopping to record the sounds of distant sirens and missile interceptions.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
The rally quickly turned into a street celebration with dozens of people dancing, singing and passing around sweets like Yazdi Baklava and chocolate, said Nikai.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
Adjective
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Between the patent leather toe cap and the dainty bow, these pretty burgundy ballet flats are all about adorable details.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Easier to assemble than a layer cake, this carrot cake is an adorable way to serve the Easter classic without the hassle.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And a recent trip to Costco had the perfect restaurant copycat product to kick things off in delicious, budget-friendly style.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Today, visitors can still tour its founding castle and its Museum of Arms, stroll its cobblestone streets, and duck into its delicious restaurants serving traditional meals.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Harding said it can be used for cases that don’t require a full autopsy or for families who would rather not have as invasive of a procedure done on their loved one.—
Shannon Tyler
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Her representative called the incident ‘completely inexcusable,’ signaling the singer needs intervention and support from loved ones.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Picnic in the shade of the fragrant pohutukawa trees or snorkel in the blue-green waters.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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This selection blooms at an early age, with lovely, lightly fragrant racemes gracefully falling downward.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Jeffrey and the girls were very gracious hosts.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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Knight Acknowledged the Bond Between the Teams Even while addressing a situation that could easily breed division, Knight was gracious toward her male counterparts.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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This cake features our Luscious Lemon Frosting, a citrusy buttercream confection.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Only confections that include no flour and require no refrigeration are considered candy under that definition, which Kelly said will be used as the basis of the new SNAP restrictions.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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The final spot could come down to the Bison or Richmond, another mid-major darling that didn’t win its conference tournament.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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If only—but at the end of the day, no food is a magic bullet, not even TikTok’s darlings.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
9 Mar. 2026
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Reiner made a film that was poignant and inspiring, and Shaiman's music captures not only the spirit of the film, but of the dear friend who made it.—
Tracy Smith,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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My dear compatriots, Decisive moments lie before us.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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