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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
Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Tap a sweet striped slipper chair by Pierce and Ward or the HAY Chisel Lounge chair in a minty green.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Sep. 2025
Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Rosa Sibaja, owner of Unforgettable Delights by Rosa, sells Mexican American sweets and baked goods.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
In a sweet post on Instagram, Sansone shared idyllic glimpses into their outdoor nuptials at Puth's family house in Montecito, California — including her dress, the dinner arrangements and their cake.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Tap a sweet striped slipper chair by Pierce and Ward or the HAY Chisel Lounge chair in a minty green.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
An assortment of beautiful jars and candies and macaroons and other sweets with cute baskets and take-away gifts was the way to go.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Rosa Sibaja, owner of Unforgettable Delights by Rosa, sells Mexican American sweets and baked goods.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
Adjective
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For many, Maru will remain a beloved gateway into the world of adorable, viral cat videos.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Minnie is totally adorable, and Goofy is just a big goof.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The food is basically pescatarian, beautifully presented and incredibly delicious.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This powder comes in a few delicious flavors—unflavored, strawberry lemon, vanilla, and chocolate—and is packed with vitamin C, which can support collagen synthesis to further boost effectiveness, according to Fazio.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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To combat isolation amid shorter days, keep in touch with loved ones, NextStep4MentalHealth advises.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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These non-invasive scans typically start at around $2,500, but can be the ideal gift for a loved one.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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From fragrant soul food platters off Jefferson Street homes to chic seafood towers in the Gulch, Nashville’s brunch scene makes a compelling case for booking a trip just to eat your way through a late morning.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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After a tasting at the winery, visitors can walk or e-bike along the sculpture trail, encountering site-specific large-scale works by artists such as Jose Dávila, Alicja Kwade, and the Danish collective Superflex set amid the vineyard, olive groves, and fragrant pine forests.—
Siobhan Reid,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Percussion and a choir imbued the ballad with a pulse, and the gracious Warren quickly turned to clap for the singers at song’s end.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The 63-year-old chef helms the kitchen at Vila Joya—the restaurant of a gracious boutique hotel in Portugal that shares its name—which earned one Michelin star in 1995 and a second in 1999.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
30 Aug. 2025
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Through Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s longstanding choreography, the family will travel through winter landscapes with dancing snowflakes, a whimsical world of confection and more treats.—
Virginia Brown,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Some only ban sugary soda drinks and juices, whereas others have also blocked candy and other confections.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Butcher & Bee Originally a Charleston darling, Butcher & Bee has long found its stride in East Nashville, where the menu leans vegetable-forward without losing regional soul.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The brand’s latest Color Series Mason jar collection nods to classic designs of the past, with darling details that bring nostalgic charm to any space whether they’re used in the kitchen for food storage or around the house as decor.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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My dear friend Charlie Kirk was our country's relentless and courageous crusader for free speech.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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And now, another big change is coming to something William holds dear.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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