euphemizing

Definition of euphemizingnext
present participle of euphemize
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Verb
  • After a decade of animosity, opinion polls show Americans’ views of China are softening, especially among the young.
    Andy Browne, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
  • With hindsight perhaps softening memories of sunstroke, cast members and a number of below-the-line crew now fairly rhapsodize about the uniqueness of the shoot.
    Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Only sweetening the deal this year is the fact that her friend Anthony Vaccarello of Saint Laurent is co-chairing the hosting committee.
    Irene Kim, Vogue, 4 May 2026
  • Coffee giant Starbucks is looking to encourage its baristas and hourly workers to improve their sales and customer service by sweetening the pot with bigger financial perks.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Euphemizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphemizing. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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