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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
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
A little sweet, a little boozy—what could go wrong?
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
For years, this meant my celiac family was left out of the sweets table at events.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The skimpy amount of chicken was more chewy than crispy thanks to the dousing of sweet chile sauce.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
A little sweet, a little boozy—what could go wrong?
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
Red meat and sweets are extremely limited, designed to be served only on special occasions.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
For years, this meant my celiac family was left out of the sweets table at events.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
Adjective
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To wrap up 2025 and her first full year as a pro athlete, Clark shared a collage of pictures, including an adorable one with her boyfriend.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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This crystal-clear waterway is home to multiple species of fish, including rainbow trout and the (adorable) arroyo chub.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And while the pieces themselves are delicious, the presentation sets zChocolat apart from all other brands.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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The atmosphere was festive, with live music playing and an array of delicious hors-d’oeuvres catered by Canard Catering and Black River Caviar.—
Bettina Zilkha,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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By Saturday, January 10, Tehran’s Behesht-e Zahra cemetery, the country’s biggest, was crowded with families trying to bury loved ones, according to Kiarish and Maryam.—
Sarah Dean,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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Our loved ones fought and many died for these freedoms.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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The real star, however, is its rice, a fragrant accompaniment simmered in chicken stock, ginger, garlic and pandan leaves.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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The 56-room property, which sits on a sliver of prime cliff side real estate above the Bay of Positano, is a primitive Eden doused in fragrant flora and citrus trees.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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My colleagues were more than gracious enough to take some time out of their day to taste-test copious amounts of chocolate.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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Vintage dance is especially appealing to people looking for that brief escape to times and places that seem more gracious and friendly than our own, Powers said.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Between the two cookies is a thick and creamy layer of dulce de leche, a confection that melts on the tongue.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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The franchise is known for highly caffeinated coffee confections, along with shakes, smoothies and popular seasonal menus.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
11 Jan. 2026
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Urchin Harris Dickinson’s Cannes title was a festival darling and made the longlist.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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Tesla is no longer a niche tech darling.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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After an excellent pitch from Tommy, Gallino upped his investment in CTT, but has already threatened harm to those Tommy holds dear if the company doesn’t hold up its end of the bargain.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Jan. 2026
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Gwyneth Paltrow is remembering her dear friend, legendary Italian fashion designer Valentino, who died Monday in Rome at 93.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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