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to talk about or describe (something) in a way that makes it seem more pleasant or acceptable than it is
textbooks that sugarcoat history She has very strong opinions, and she doesn't try to sugarcoat them.
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Recent Examples of sugarcoating
There is no sugarcoating the reality.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
Then, sugarcoating was the reflexive response.
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Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
One in four jobs at risk The bank isn’t sugarcoating AI’s reach.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
There is no sugarcoating the depth of disagreement between public health and MAHA over some life-and-death interventions such as vaccines.
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Tom W. Johnson,
STAT,
26 Jan. 2026
There’s no sugarcoating it—more intricate lace nail art can be tricky to nail (pun intended) for beginners.
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Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2025
There’s no use sugarcoating it—MGP has hit a bit of a rough patch over the past year.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
14 Dec. 2025
Firstly, Fabian has a knack for sugarcoating unwelcome news.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Nov. 2025
This is your cue to stop sugarcoating.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
Then, sugarcoating was the reflexive response.
—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
One in four jobs at risk The bank isn’t sugarcoating AI’s reach.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
There is no sugarcoating the depth of disagreement between public health and MAHA over some life-and-death interventions such as vaccines.
—
Tom W. Johnson,
STAT,
26 Jan. 2026
There’s no sugarcoating it—more intricate lace nail art can be tricky to nail (pun intended) for beginners.
—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2025
There’s no use sugarcoating it—MGP has hit a bit of a rough patch over the past year.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
14 Dec. 2025
Firstly, Fabian has a knack for sugarcoating unwelcome news.
—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Nov. 2025
This is your cue to stop sugarcoating.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugarcoating
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Infographic explaining Euclid's survey ESA The original image was captured in black and white, but color was added using observations from the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope located in Hawaii.
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The original is a minor Harding work, Bacon said, explaining why judges might not have recognized Allan’s submission as a re-creation.
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This looser-fitting top sits right at the waistband and is made of a durable nylon and elastane blend that resists wear and tear (justifying the price point).
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Musk’s position that his two top holdings share a common AI vision gives him cover for justifying a deal.
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The center also alleges that the APA has put up roadblocks to allowing an official Jewish affinity group to form, while excusing inflammatory language about Zionism from an Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern and North African affinity group.
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Plus, our governor issued a memo excusing fans from delays caused by celebrating.
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At the same time, textbooks and museums slowly but surely are eliminating or whitewashing the history of slavery.
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However, the other signs of whitewashing — multiple, vague but positive reviews — were not present.
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“Sugarcoating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugarcoating. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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