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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 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 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
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 8 May 2025
The sweet treats, which are available through Sunday, May 11, include the Mini Strawberry Sunshine Doughnut, Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight Doughnut, Mini Chocolate Iced Yellow Heart Doughnut and Mini Sparkly Vanilla Sunset Doughnut.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 7 May 2025
Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
According to the company, a new business will be opening its doors and selling bubble tea, coffee, lemonade, and sweets.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Last year, after SZA’s major wins at the 2024 Grammys, Beyoncé showed her appreciation with a sweet post-Grammy gesture.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 8 May 2025
The sweet treats, which are available through Sunday, May 11, include the Mini Strawberry Sunshine Doughnut, Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight Doughnut, Mini Chocolate Iced Yellow Heart Doughnut and Mini Sparkly Vanilla Sunset Doughnut.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 7 May 2025
Noun
Sinha, a Harvard graduate and a former consultant for McKinsey & Company, draped the men in marigold garlands and presented them with sweets.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
According to the company, a new business will be opening its doors and selling bubble tea, coffee, lemonade, and sweets.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
Adjective
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The flowers of some violet species can be fragrant, and have been used as a perfume substitute at the turn of the 20th century.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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The needle-like foliage is fragrant and the distinctive flavor is used to season vegetables and meat.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The building itself includes 24-hour concierge service and features a gracious lobby with a residents’ lounge.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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Throughout the conversation, maintain a gracious tone regardless of immediate outcomes.—
Kara Dennison, SPHR, CPRW, EC,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Over the years, my siblings and friends blessed me with six more adorable kids to shower with love.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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An adorable video posted on Facebook shows the red wolf pups snuggling after making their debut at Zoo Knoxville.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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This countertop oven bakes the perfect pizza, delicious cookies and toasts evenly.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Each chapter takes you right into a nonna's home in a different region—the pages read like a delicious road trip through the country.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Jiang by Chef Fei is one of three restaurants with two Michelin stars in Guangzhou; for a more casual treat, sit for a while in the lobby’s very Instagrammable cake shop, where intricate confections, available with coffee and tea, are displayed in elegant glass cases.—
Bonnie Tsui,
AFAR Media,
6 May 2025
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In 2019, at a fund-raising dinner in Washington, a smiling Mr. Akufo-Addo cut into a large gray, square confection — the planned cathedral rendered in cake.—
Francis Kokoroko,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Ten-time Grammy nom Monáe, an equally impressive singer-songwriter who has become a fashion industry darling, follows in Jones’ footsteps with her own fervent fan base.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2025
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Charlotte’s newest fine-dining darling is Albertine, with impressive food and service.—
Amber Gibson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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One of the area's most beloved trails for hiking and biking is open after being closed nearly a year.—
Flip Putthoff,
Arkansas Online,
13 May 2025
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In the first half of May 11's Episode 16, Lin-Manuel Miranda helped the Top 7 contestants strike the right chord with beloved songs from the Disney and Pixar film archive.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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On the nose, this bourbon is aromatic and approachable, with aromas of caramel corn, vanilla wafer, light oak, and a subtle hint of cooked, honeyed grain.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Gently muddle until the mint is aromatic, then add 2 ounces white rum and ice.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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