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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
People Staff, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Nightly turndown service includes a sweet treat from local bean-to-bar company, Pollinator Chocolate.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 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
Sarah Pidgeon flashes a sweet smile at the opening night of the new musical Girl, Interrupted on June 4 in New York City.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Nightly turndown service includes a sweet treat from local bean-to-bar company, Pollinator Chocolate.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 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
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Baggy jeans, easy dresses, and flattering shorts are all up for grabs, plus durable (and adorable) accessories from $24.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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Saodimallsu Puff Short-sleeve Cardigan This undeniably adorable puff-sleeve cardigan impressively channels Anthropologie's hard-to-achieve vintage-meets-feminine-meets-modern vibe, but for only $34.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Besides the hotel's on-site restaurant, one of the best on the island, another spot for upscale dining is Eli’s, which also has delicious cocktails and ocean views.—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 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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These fragrant plants add beautiful, blue-purple flowers to a landscape, along with soft, subtle foliage.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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Toast the rice, stirring occasionally, until dry, fragrant and light golden (some golden brown spots are OK), about 5 minutes.—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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Ask the gracious waitstaff for their recommendation—they’ll never steer you wrong.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Sanremo news The Royal Hotel Sanremo, a gracious five-star Belle Epoque landmark, is one of the Riviera’s best-value luxury offerings.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The resulting confection is equal parts crisp, tender and lush.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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The company's specialty nuts -- cashews, confections and snack mixes -- follow the same quality standards as its world famous Virginia Peanuts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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However, Republicans are outraged because Raman’s late surge in mail-in tallies pushed out MAGA darling and reality TV star Spencer Pratt.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Take a peek inside where the revenues for these AI darlings will come from.—
Bhaskar Chakravorti,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Honoring Catalonia’s Christian traditions Earlier Wednesday, Leo celebrated the centuries-old Catalan tradition of popular piety by praying at Montserrat, a mountain complex outside the city that is dear to many Catalans.—
Joseph Wilson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Leo celebrated their centuries-old tradition of popular piety by praying at Montserrat, a mountain complex outside the city that is dear to many Catalans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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