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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
Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
But this woman Katelyn [Bako], who's really sweet, bought the business and reopened it.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
There’s definitely a place for dessert and sweets in a healthy diet.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
This sweet corner bookmark will save her future books from getting dog-eared while adding a sweet, handmade touch with her initial.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
But this woman Katelyn [Bako], who's really sweet, bought the business and reopened it.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
Village Bakery & Deli Village Bakery & Deli has been welcoming locals and visitors for 36 years with sweets and savories made from scratch daily.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
There’s definitely a place for dessert and sweets in a healthy diet.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
Adjective
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There are several toys my daughter is still obsessed with after owning them for years, including a dinosaur dig sensory bin, an adorable wooden tea set, and a Lego Duplo set.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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In the comments, followers jokingly defended Duke — who now has over 160,000 followers on his Instagram @lifewithduke2025 — and his adorable quirks.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Our Test Kitchen pros are always developing delicious pasta recipes, but this One-Pot Spaghetti has become extra famous around the office.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Smoothies are a delicious treat that's creamy, cold and full of flavor.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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All my love to her children and loved ones.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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That credo reasserts itself as Polly begins to be haunted by visions of her loved ones.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Larger suites come with expansive bathrooms featuring standalone tubs (stocked with plenty of fragrant lotions and potions for soaking, all from the in-house brand The Erose) as well as your very own steam room, with a window that glimpses across the rooftops of Venice.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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Here, community isn’t just a vague ideal but a synced heartbeat shared by all, whether that means showing up to pep rallies or trading sacks of dusty, fragrant ‘Pawnee’ pecans with neighbors and friends.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The comments section quickly sided with the gracious host.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The influencer was gracious about her departure, though.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Home Bakery, known for its creative confections displayed in its storefront window.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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With a variety of molds, tools, and colors, kids can dream up endless cake creations—from layered confections to bite-sized treats.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Colmar marked its 100th anniversary in 2023 conscripting artist and streetwear darling Joshua Vides for its centennial capsule.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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And the fact that Netflix was a darling of Wall Street encouraged the spending boom that has also up-ended Hollywood.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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But there is also a Republican president who called Abilene his boyhood home and is even more dear to this community.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Saw some really dear friends on the Jets sideline, Bobby Mastrodi, security guard, so great to see.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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