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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
Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 6 July 2025
Powder blue and dusty pink are feeling overly sweet and dated; try richer tones like deep teal or mauve for more personality.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The participants most commonly blamed their bad dreams on dairy and sweets.
—Shreya Srinivasan, NBC news, 1 July 2025
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Adjective
Malian couple Halima Cissé and Abdelkader Arby recently shared sweet photos of the nonuplets — five girls and four boys — throughout the years on Instagram, nearly two months after the kids turned 4.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 6 July 2025
Powder blue and dusty pink are feeling overly sweet and dated; try richer tones like deep teal or mauve for more personality.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Noun
Reserve sweets for rare occasions, not everyday indulgences.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The participants most commonly blamed their bad dreams on dairy and sweets.
—Shreya Srinivasan, NBC news, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
Adjective
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This adorable little pod coffee maker is the best for espresso.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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Over the years, everyone from her brothers Brooklyn, Cruz and Romeo to her parents have shared glimpses into their adorable bond with their youngest family member.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Since the lawyers meet to try the city’s best restaurant, there are plenty of close-ups of their meals and everything looks delicious.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Pick up some bright red tomatoes for a salad, homemade soap, vegetables for a delicious dinner or fresh bread straight from the oven at your local market.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Cook for 1 minute, or until the herbs are fragrant.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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Forming a slowly spreading colony of 24-inch-tall, gracefully arching stems, plants produce lightly fragrant white spring flowers that hang like little white bells from the underside of each stem.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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For some science, the discoveries will be limited by whatever the sky is gracious enough to give—a star must explode for the Rubin Observatory to spot a new supernova, for example.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
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Miss Manners is certain that your heartfelt gratitude, in the form of a gracious and appreciative handwritten letter, will be thanks enough.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
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The most important elements of a tea ceremony are the interactions between the host serving the tea and the recipient, as well as the tea utensils, including the chawan (tea bowl) and the sweet wagashi (Japanese confections) served with matcha.—
Yukari Sakamoto,
AFAR Media,
12 June 2025
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Baltimore’s own favorite sweet, the Berger cookie, was by comparison a very different confection.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The Rapture, the New York dance-punk band that became indie darlings in the 2000s, has announced its first proper headlining tour in 15 years.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
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Moving with ease down the backstretch, Japan’s darling maintained his position.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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And that, dear reader, might be the funniest line of the night.—
Daniel Brown,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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That particular chapter, dear readers, has yet to be written.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
10 July 2025
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The action is well-choreographed, and the on-stage performances are convincing replicas of real K-pop girl groups, but nothing in the film is as delightful as the way the animators contort the faces of the leads with some manga inspired faces and reactions.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
11 July 2025
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What began with her apprehension about how the kitten would adapt quickly turned into a delightful surprise.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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