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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
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The ladies took turns harmonizing and putting their arms around each other on stage during the sweet performance.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
Moná Thomas, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Cravings Peak at Night Research has shown that the desire for sweets and salty snacks gradually increases throughout the day and is more prominent in the evening, said Joan Salge Blake, RDN, a dietitian and nutrition professor at Boston University.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Not to take away from your sweet cat, just to add that this club does in fact suck.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The ladies took turns harmonizing and putting their arms around each other on stage during the sweet performance.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
For Tootsie Roll Industries, which has been making sweets for more than 125 years, this campaign is both a look back and a step forward.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Cravings Peak at Night Research has shown that the desire for sweets and salty snacks gradually increases throughout the day and is more prominent in the evening, said Joan Salge Blake, RDN, a dietitian and nutrition professor at Boston University.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
Adjective
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For many, Maru will remain a beloved gateway into the world of adorable, viral cat videos.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Minnie is totally adorable, and Goofy is just a big goof.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Bitter Mai is also, improbably, absolutely delicious.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
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Stanway plays in Kelly on the left wing, who delivers a delicious ball for Russo to head home.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, those wages are so low that families must send their own money into prison to help support their loved one.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Kirk's murder is sick and reprehensible, and our thoughts are with his family, children, and loved ones.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Paneled in fragrant Japanese wood, the city’s largest hotel spa provides a stunning view of downtown’s glittering skyline.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The base is a soft, buttery banana bread made with real bananas for a natural, fragrant flavor.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Penalties on penalties on penalties, gracious hosts, UCLA’s 13 flags Friday gifted the Lobos 116 yards – running the season’s tally to 30 penalties for 275 yards.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Goodness gracious, what an adorable little burrito that kid is!—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the distance, the 37-foot-tall bronze statue of William Penn by Alexander Milne Calder (the 20th-century sculptor’s grandfather, who lived in the city for 55 years) looms atop the elaborate architectural confection of City Hall.—
Chloe Schama,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Ghiya uses stones like pink and purple sapphire, onyx, citrine, and tourmaline to create wearable confections.—
Gayatri Shah,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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But the previous Emmy darling, which won 11 awards at the 2024 Primetime Emmys, didn't win any prizes during this year's show.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Bulls were the early-season darlings of the Group of Five, thanks to back-to-back upsets over Boise State and Florida.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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My dear friend Charlie Kirk was our country's relentless and courageous crusader for free speech.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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And now, another big change is coming to something William holds dear.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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