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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
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Leaning on ultra-sweet artificial sweeteners can potentially worsen cravings for real sugar.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
After iftar, the evening meal that breaks their daytime fast, families gather to watch their picks from the year’s crop of soap operas and political and historical dramas, snacking on sweets and nuts and drinking tea and coffee until late into the night.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Dogs at a shelter in Washington received a delightful surprise from a coffee shop employee who sent them all sweet treats.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Leaning on ultra-sweet artificial sweeteners can potentially worsen cravings for real sugar.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
David Allen Funston cruised Sacramento-area streets during a 1995 crime spree, luring children into his car with toys, dolls and sweets.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
After iftar, the evening meal that breaks their daytime fast, families gather to watch their picks from the year’s crop of soap operas and political and historical dramas, snacking on sweets and nuts and drinking tea and coffee until late into the night.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
Adjective
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Whoa, that’s adorable and important.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
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Customers who weren’t able to get a pastel-colored tote last year are over the moon about having another shot at these adorable little bags.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This savory cousin of our Cinnamon-Sugar Pull-Apart Bread is a delicious alternative to classic dinner rolls.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Chef Subedi worked around a need for gluten-free food by supplying delicious buckwheat crepes for breakfast instead of bread.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Beadles’ family spoke at Clark’s sentencing hearing about the pain of not knowing what happened to their loved one, according to the DA’s office.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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And above all, friends and loved ones are an essential component.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The dazzling foliage of 'Kaleidoscope' Abelia is accented by a flush of fragrant white blooms in spring and sporadic flowers throughout summer and fall.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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The showy, fragrant flowers transform into delicious berries that can be made into syrups, jams, and even wine.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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Knight Acknowledged the Bond Between the Teams Even while addressing a situation that could easily breed division, Knight was gracious toward her male counterparts.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Alternatively, it can be maintained as a gracious single-family home with easy access to Bonn, Cologne, and Frankfurt.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
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For dessert, head straight to Jenkinson’s Sweet Shop, which has been making confections like candy apples, fudge, and taffy since the early 20th century.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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How To Eat Add blackberries to salads, stews, desserts, and confections, suggests Luhan.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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For trips to the grocery store or farmer’s market, grab this darling reusable tote that's on sale for $20 and can hold up to 35 pounds.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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His work, where man meets machine, has been embraced by some of the world's most prestigious museums, auction houses and collectors and has made Anadol a darling of the tech world.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Nia DaCosta is in that scene, who’s an old dear friend of mine and also an old dear friend of Mickey and Konrad’s.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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This is very much possible, dear reader.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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