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noun

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Recent Examples of sweet-talk
Verb
That night, Mel watches in delight as Jack sweet-talks Charmaine’s twins. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024 Instead of sweet-talking your way out of a parking ticket, admit your mistake and pay the fine. Sarah Vanbuskirk, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
During the ride to the police station, the driver was trying to sweet talk the officer into not arresting him and instead letting his wife pick him up. John Benson, cleveland, 12 Sep. 2023 Cuban boleros, street-corner sweet talk, Mexican songs, Frank Sinatra ballads, and Frankie Laine melodramas . . . Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 4 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for sweet-talk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet-talk
Verb
  • At the burgeoning flower farm, Hutchison coaxes beautiful, sustainable, cut flowers to life.
    Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
  • Nothing because for most of his impeccable run at the restaurant Providence in Los Angeles—searing the finest fish to glistening perfection, coaxing layers of depth from an uni custard—Michelin wasn’t even registering the work.
    David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Although not a traditional Italian dish, Alfredo sauce is made of butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, pasta water, and seasoning.
    Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
  • To make these vegan, use nondairy butter, a liquid egg replacement such as Just Egg, and nondairy mozzarella and Parmesan.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • People should wash any skin that comes into contact with the slurry with water and soft soap, before using a hand cream to avoid dryness and cracking.
    Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 2 Sep. 2024
  • Most of the questions aimed at the ironic American director of Raging Bull, Taxi Driver and Goodfellas were less softballs than soft soap, with reporters as interested in Scorsese’s favorite food — his mother’s lasagna recipe — as the movies in his peerless filmography.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2024
Noun
  • Contributor Deanna Pai also sung its praises in her review, emphasizing not only the comfortable fit but also its ability to reduce redness, calm skin, and visibly veil a few dark spots during her two-week trial.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025
  • During its limited time operating, Yanni’s generated significant praise from online reviewers.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Excessive flattery of a doting father—who could prosecute this?
    Nan Z. Da June 10, Literary Hub, 10 June 2025
  • Other audience members carefully phrased their questions with a balance of flattery and inquiry, asking what makes Hermès stronger than other fashion companies.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Shop for taffy at Zeno’s Boardwalk Sweet Shop, rent a jet-ski from Fly-N-High Waverunners, or book a deep-sea fishing excursion at Hubbard’s Marina.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
  • Someone is then shot with a harpoon, only to have their guts pulled like taffy from the wound.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The British American royal and entrepreneur, 43, shared a behind-the-scenes teaser for her lifestyle brand, which launched in April to fan acclaim, in an Instagram post June 23.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 June 2025
  • Understanding how shy Jones was, Morrison joined her for interviews and used her own literary capital (Sula had recently appeared to acclaim) to advocate for her work.
    Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025

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“Sweet-talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet-talk. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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