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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
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
This is a sweet, nostalgic coming-of-age story.
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Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
In the beginning, there was bread The book’s centerpiece chapters on starters, mains and sweets are bookended on one side by a treatise on how to make and store breadcrumbs of various sizes, with an under-duress sub-section about how to buy breadcrumbs.
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Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
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Adjective
There’s a dreamy element to the scenes, especially when the sweet, tender moments between the two leads.
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
This is a sweet, nostalgic coming-of-age story.
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Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Noun
Avoid sweets — not just for your health but because of your wallet.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
In the beginning, there was bread The book’s centerpiece chapters on starters, mains and sweets are bookended on one side by a treatise on how to make and store breadcrumbs of various sizes, with an under-duress sub-section about how to buy breadcrumbs.
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Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
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Its adorable striped pattern nods to a nautical, warm-weather aesthetic.
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Encinitas remains charmingly independent, with good food, adorable stores and the occasional resident hauling a longboard across four lanes of traffic without a second thought.
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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.
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Sweet and spicy pepper jelly makes these fast-fix wings extra delicious.
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How can there be so much life bursting around you when your loved one has died?
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It’s chosen to mark a milestone, celebrate an achievement, or share a meaningful experience with friends and loved ones.
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This medium-sized, rounded tree is appreciated for its fragrant white flower clusters in mid-to-late spring and year-round features.
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Celebrate the fragrant blooms at the annual Sequim Lavender Festival in July.
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The owners were gracious enough to give us a detailed tour of the enormous space and its outstanding collection of artworks.
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Canadians live up to their gracious, welcoming reputation, and their desire to make your visit special turns this stunning drive into a lifelong memory.
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Add some patriotic flair to the party with this confection that comes in an iconic red, white, and blue color scheme derived from vegetable juice, spirulina, and annatto extract.
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Make sure to grab a Margarita Donut or some other crazy confection from The Donut Experiment for breakfast.
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This daytime moisturizer is a beauty-insider darling for a reason, balancing the skin’s hydration levels, blending seamlessly with SPFs, and even boosting moisture retention via willow bark extract.
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The French company specializes in forever pieces, as likely to be seen in your grandmother’s kitchen as in zillennials’ homes, like that of chef/internet darling Romilly Newman.
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After a period devoted to motherhood, Agus sets off for a long yearned-for trip to Japan with dear friend Loly.
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My dear friend is no doubt about to blow our collective mind with Digger.
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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