as in to coax
to get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery
she can sweet-talk her besotted boyfriend into just about anything
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as in butter
excessive praise
enough of this sweet talk—just give me your honest opinion of my performance
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Recent Examples of sweet-talk
Matthias Matthijs, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2025
When you're isolated, that sweet-talking stranger starts looking pretty appealing.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024
When things aren’t working on a practical level, though, no amount of sweet talk can cover that up.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2024
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Verb
Then, after Trump rolled out the red carpet for Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, in mid-August, a group of European leaders, including Zelensky, flocked to Washington in a collective effort to sweet-talk Trump.
—Matthias Matthijs, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2025
When you're isolated, that sweet-talking stranger starts looking pretty appealing.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Just in case that gave Reba a leg up, don't let her sweet talk you.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024
When things aren’t working on a practical level, though, no amount of sweet talk can cover that up.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet-talk
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Bogus, Brundage, Tamarack deal with attendance, financial impacts Some skiers and snowboarders have opted to stay home this season, and Idaho ski areas have tried hard to coax them back to the mountains.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Researchers can now coax stem cells to behave like pancreatic islets, the tiny clusters of cells that regulate blood sugar.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Most recipes online call for a stand mixer, relying on the paddle attachment to fully break down the butter.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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Human studies cited in that review found that meals rich in olive oil produced higher post-meal GLP-1 responses than butter-rich meals, suggesting unsaturated fats, such as olive oil, may stimulate the hormone more effectively than saturated fats.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Practical self-care items such as thick lotions, face masks and soft soaps that don’t irritate skin. Pragmatic.—
Ellen T. Meiser,
The Conversation,
5 Dec. 2025
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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
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Beyond the star’s praise, the everyday pick boasts a versatile design and unique asymmetrical silhouette that’ll earn compliments galore.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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So far, the movie has drawn mixed reviews from critics, though most of them have nothing but praise for Buckley.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Over the past year many European leaders have tried to assuage Trump with a combination of flattery and accommodation, while drawing occasional red lines, such as with the American designs on Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
8 Mar. 2026
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Opt for wispy wisteria bangs for something low maintenance or turn up the face-framing flattery with a thicker curtain fringe.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
3 Mar. 2026
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For dessert, head straight to Jenkinson’s Sweet Shop, which has been making confections like candy apples, fudge, and taffy since the early 20th century.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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The store also has some more traditional candy and a large assortment of taffy.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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But The Pitt is also a ratings juggernaut, occupying the rare slice of the Venn diagram where critical acclaim, audience acclaim, and real popularity all intersect.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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Welcome to Wrexham premiered on American television channel FX in August 2022, putting the club on a path to international acclaim.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Sweet-talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet-talk. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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