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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
Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
That balance of old and young spirits yields a palate that leads with sweet vanilla and cherry notes and ends with baking spice and ripe apple, a must try for Japanese-whisky fans.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The contamination affects three 1kg packs of sweets, but a full recall of the product has been undertaken in the Netherlands as a precaution.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Adjective
Instead, we were met with gray skies and rain, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying our sweet treats.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
That balance of old and young spirits yields a palate that leads with sweet vanilla and cherry notes and ends with baking spice and ripe apple, a must try for Japanese-whisky fans.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Noun
Bonus: Just across the way, the team has opened a gorgeous pastry shop with a stellar menu of sweets and plenty of great wine.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The contamination affects three 1kg packs of sweets, but a full recall of the product has been undertaken in the Netherlands as a precaution.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Jack, whose back was turned to the camera, wore an adorable mini Toronto Maple Leafs jersey — a nod to his dad's favorite home team.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Destry Spielberg thanks members of her clan in the credits, including someone film lovers might not know: Chicken Spielberg, an adorable Irish setter/poodle mix.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Roasting them low and slow in a preheated oven, or cooking them slowly in a slow cooker, smoker, or sous vide before finishing on the grill or under the broiler, can all yield tender, delicious results.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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Instead, start the day with a lavish breakfast buffet at La Sala, piled with delicious local specialties, fresh tropical fruits, and mouthwatering international favorites.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The wine is a pale yellow, featuring a fragrant nose of pear, white peach, and mountain herbs.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Tarragon adds a fragrant note and a bit of complexity to an otherwise fairly straightforward dish.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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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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While traditions like dyeing eggs, egg hunts and big family meals may look different from family to family, one thing remains true: people love to celebrate Easter with candy and confections.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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With flavors like Rainbow Superpower, Very Berry Lemonade and Unicorn, popsicle entrepreneurs Erik Brust and Connor Wray know how to channel their inner Willy Wonka, but their factory in Elk River, Minnesota is strictly for frozen confections.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Despite the mockumentary being a critical darling, the premium cable network axed the comedy series after one season.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
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Theranos, once a darling of Silicon Valley, promised to revolutionize blood testing.—
Oscar Chavez-Arrieta,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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For Decker, being able to create something with a dear friend has been really rewarding.—
Alex Ross,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, made the announcement Tuesday on Twitter/X. Heartbroken about the news of the passing of my dear friend, and former @mlb pitcher, Diego Segui.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Upon receiving the ball, Joao Pedro turns, drives forward, and slides a delightful ball through to Simon Adingra, making a dangerous out-to-in run from the flank.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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La Terrasse du Petit Palais makes for delightful open air lakefront dining at the 1906 Fairmont Le Montreux Palace hotel, while its indoor Montreux Jazz Café features a fine dining menu, despite its casual name.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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