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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
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
Girls groups that are tight on time may consider booking one of the short-but-sweet three-day sailings from Miami to the Bahamas or Los Angeles to Baja Mexico.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The large pink van covered in images of sweets and the eponymous kitty character travels to more than 100 locations across the country each year.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The competitor, Drew Fleschut, triumphed over the hairstyle competition with a sweet tribute to actor David Spade's 2001 comedy Joe Dirt, in which the Saturday Night Live alum played a janitor with a mullet fixed to the top of his head as a baby.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
Girls groups that are tight on time may consider booking one of the short-but-sweet three-day sailings from Miami to the Bahamas or Los Angeles to Baja Mexico.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
Fans have a new sweet to round out their Burger King meals that rivals a classic McDonald’s menu item.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The large pink van covered in images of sweets and the eponymous kitty character travels to more than 100 locations across the country each year.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
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Some of my favorites include these knee-high black suede boots that would look sleek worn with a midi skirt or dress and an adorable pair of Ugg olive-green rain boots that come with a removable wool sock.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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This adorable $20 dish towel features the fan-favorite Courtly Check pattern and a bold bee design that are bound to make a statement in your kitchen.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Soup Up the Basic Chicken Noodle Stir a few tablespoons into the broth of your standard chicken noodle soup for a delicious Mediterranean spin on a favorite.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Besides being undeniably delicious, these creations put an end to indecision, offering two craveable recipes in each bite.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The man says his loved one was pro-government.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Families with loved ones in prison gathered for a third consecutive day Saturday outside prisons in Caracas and other communities, hoping to learn of a possible release.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
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The real star, however, is its rice, a fragrant accompaniment simmered in chicken stock, ginger, garlic and pandan leaves.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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The 56-room property, which sits on a sliver of prime cliff side real estate above the Bay of Positano, is a primitive Eden doused in fragrant flora and citrus trees.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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According to Cazenave, pathways that feel effortless with furniture not hugging the walls help the room feel immediately more gracious.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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And the sole creator of this life is my gracious friend, the savior who leads me to a new religion, a religion that brings forth a second, new life from deep within me—a life that knows not death!—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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The franchise is known for highly caffeinated coffee confections, along with shakes, smoothies and popular seasonal menus.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
11 Jan. 2026
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The towering confections range from 2 to 12 layers (or more) depending on the recipe.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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Two charming Victorian-style houses are the perfect spot for your salt and pepper; each features a darling pink roof and delicate floral details.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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National and international media soon followed suit, making Plichta a darling of the left.—
Asra Q. Nomani,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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About five years later, that classmate, the writer Shane Hinton, who would become a dear and lifelong friend, sent me an email to tell me that Lidia’s essay had been published as a memoir, also titled The Chronology of Water.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Michael Showalter is an old, dear friend of mine.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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