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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
Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
While on the red carpet, Drew gives PEOPLE a sweet update on their two kids Parker, 3, and Piper, 1.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
There’s definitely a place for dessert and sweets in a healthy diet.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
At the bar, cool kids sip on a casa verde, a sweet-and-spicy take on the caipirinha that includes coconut rum, cachaça, passionfruit, and Japanese sake.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
While on the red carpet, Drew gives PEOPLE a sweet update on their two kids Parker, 3, and Piper, 1.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
Village Bakery & Deli Village Bakery & Deli has been welcoming locals and visitors for 36 years with sweets and savories made from scratch daily.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
There’s definitely a place for dessert and sweets in a healthy diet.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
Adjective
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There are several toys my daughter is still obsessed with after owning them for years, including a dinosaur dig sensory bin, an adorable wooden tea set, and a Lego Duplo set.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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In the comments, followers jokingly defended Duke — who now has over 160,000 followers on his Instagram @lifewithduke2025 — and his adorable quirks.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The world is full of delicious Negroni variations, but few and far between are the ones that work as harmoniously as this.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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Meaty, creamy and simply delicious!—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Feeling disconnected from a loved one?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Nab the blanket on sale to wrap up in all season long or get a head start on holiday shopping and gift it to a loved one.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The shop is fragrant with sugar, while antlers and cowhides decorate its rustic interiors.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Next door, the open-air M Bar was perfect for sunset mocktails—fragrant with thyme, basil, orgeat, and fresh berries—or a craft cocktail, if that’s your thing.—
Lisa Greissinger,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The flagship offers an expansive collection of wallcoverings, rugs, furniture, and more, and aims to capture the welcoming, gracious environment the brand is known for while signaling its evolution.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
29 Sep. 2025
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But these aren’t gods in oh-so-gracious robes or with armor or holding lightning bolts in their hands.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Home Bakery, known for its creative confections displayed in its storefront window.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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With a variety of molds, tools, and colors, kids can dream up endless cake creations—from layered confections to bite-sized treats.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Best Latex Pillow Saatva’s long been an Instagram darling, which was exactly what made contributor Sydney Gore want to test it out for herself.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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The retraction is just the latest blow for a product that has been a darling of celebrities and influencers.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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My dad’s dear friend and agent, Tor Belfrage, put us in touch with them early on.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
2 Oct. 2025
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Sam Elliott is joining this year as Tommy’s dear old dad.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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