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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
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
While most people may feel unlucky on Friday the 13th, Krispy Kreme is hoping to make its customers feel lucky with a sweet promotion.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2025
For his diet: Eating healthy proteins, diversifying his plant foods and avoiding sugary drinks and sweets.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
This Recipe The catch: The sweet months-old baby of last summer who couldn’t walk or talk was now a fully functioning, less-than-demure toddler.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
While most people may feel unlucky on Friday the 13th, Krispy Kreme is hoping to make its customers feel lucky with a sweet promotion.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Noun
And, as far as sweets go, Tarhan said Anatolia Cafe has plenty.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2025
For his diet: Eating healthy proteins, diversifying his plant foods and avoiding sugary drinks and sweets.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
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Here is what the judges had to say: A fragrant embrace of baked sesame pastry and sweet cream cheese greets the senses, leading to a sumptuous palate of toffee, baked apple, and anise, all wrapped in a silky texture.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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From colorful blooms to fill your summer tablescapes to warm weather veggies to fragrant herbs, there are a variety of companion plants that are perfect partners for basil.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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Everyone on set was so gracious and created such a safe space.—
Jennifer Adams,
StyleCaster,
5 June 2025
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Though the mill and its towering chimney are long gone, the house remains—gracious, elegant, and full of period charm.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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Ashley Johnson, who played the adorable tyke Chrissy Seaver on two seasons of Growing Pains, stopped by the Pod Meets World recording studio to chat with Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
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In the comment section, fans, along with Moore's celebrity friends, couldn't get over the adorable images.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Willem Dafoe as Rat in Fantastic Mr. Fox Willem Dafoe has delicious fun voicing Rat, the sinister security guard who menaces Fox and his cohorts.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Mama practically lived in the kitchen, making delicious dishes to feed the friends and family who were always stopping by.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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With flavors like Rainbow Superpower, Very Berry Lemonade and Unicorn, popsicle entrepreneurs Erik Brust and Connor Wray know how to channel their inner Willy Wonka, but their factory in Elk River, Minnesota is strictly for frozen confections.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But right now, that future looks shaky, particularly for confections.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
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Artificial intelligence darling Nvidia has advanced nearly 2% over the same period.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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If those numbers are anywhere near right, there’s still plenty of space for Stitch Fix — the once ultra-buzzy digital darling that is still promising to change retail.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
11 June 2025
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The beloved actor died from cardiac arrest, according to a death certificate released by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and obtained by TMZ.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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An unusual number of the supporting players are beloved for one famous role — not just big parts, but eternal parts — that have so immortalized them in the public’s consciousness that their fictional identities have supplanted their real ones.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Learn How To Grow Onions Mint Mint's aromatic leaves can help repel cabbage moths2—in fact, many organic pesticides contain the essential oil of mint.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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Indulge in one of the spa’s signature experiences, such as the Itazuke Restore, a two-hour therapeutic treatment using rice to soothe, an aromatic massage and heated rice pillows.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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