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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
Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
The two of them were so sweet with each other, so enthusiastic.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Amankora's rotating dessert list includes homemade ice cream, fruit-forward sweets, and the occasional Bhutanese riff.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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Adjective
That’s a pretty sweet deal, even if the Trumps aren’t directly entitled to any of the fund’s baksheesh.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
The two of them were so sweet with each other, so enthusiastic.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Noun
The city is known for fresh seafood, local sweets, craft museums, and long-standing dining traditions.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Amankora's rotating dessert list includes homemade ice cream, fruit-forward sweets, and the occasional Bhutanese riff.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
Adjective
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Annie's Coffeehouse This adorable shop in Brandon is the perfect quick stop on your way to or from Palisades.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 June 2026
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Recapping the day's activities on Instagram, Baldwin shared several snaps, including adorable snaps of Holland interacting with the animals and posing with family members like grandma Kim Basinger.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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This is blended with fresh herbs and spices, for a result that is savory and delicious.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Our food is delicious and healthy.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Are there healthy ways to prepare ourselves and our loved ones for the inevitable?—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Instead, Pagano and Dozier suggest having gentle, boundary-setting conversations that might encourage a loved one to address their hoarding habits.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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An edible garden by landscape designer Lily Kwong offers overseas travelers an introduction to local plants, like the butterfly pea flower, which is commonly used in Peranakan cuisine, and fragrant pandan, which is harvested for use in some of the hotel’s food and drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Nutmegs are known for their fragrant smell, and a wooden nutmeg could hide within the aroma of the others.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Branham recalled how raucous the crowd was and how gracious Busch was interacting with fans.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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There’s an art to being a gracious guest.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
Noun
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The remaining 2% either don’t enjoy marshmallows or have no preference on what state the confection is in when it’s sandwiched between chocolate and graham cracker.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Due to limited baking supplies, the crew had to be creative in making the confection.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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The group features sustainable darlings like Babylonstoren in South Africa and true regional gems like the storied La Mamounia, a landmark of Marrakech’s unrivaled hospitality scene.—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Kansas City can expect to see more of this advertising darling now that the salt company has moved its headquarters from Chicago to Overland Park.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Oh, my dearest Ursula, my father said.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Visage and Petruschin are shoe-ins to be featured in the film, as the Drag Race Down Under host has been a dear friend and collaborator of RuPaul’s since the ‘80s and the former Drag Race contestant became his makeup artist in 2017.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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