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
EW.com, 11 May 2025
But its sense of urgency to sweet-talk the public into drinking more milk — and correct the supply-demand imbalance — have produced some truly memorable ads.
—HubSpot, 2 May 2025
Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2024
Know when to say no, and refuse to let anyone sweet talk you into something that eats up your time, offering limited return.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2024
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Verb
Nevertheless, sweet-talking Bella is able to bring him back onboard with a better offer.
—EW.com, 11 May 2025
But its sense of urgency to sweet-talk the public into drinking more milk — and correct the supply-demand imbalance — have produced some truly memorable ads.
—HubSpot, 2 May 2025
Noun
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
Know when to say no, and refuse to let anyone sweet talk you into something that eats up your time, offering limited return.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet-talk
Verb
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One of his former teachers was still there, coaxing students to line up neatly.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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Landau had to coax them into it.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tender and with just a hint of salinity, fresh hauls come in from just off the coast and are served brilliantly with salad and spicy butter.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Buttery and packed with spice, the Cajun compound butter really takes this turkey to the next level without being overly spicy.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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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
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The album has received considerable praise from critics as a late contender as one of the best albums of 2025, earning Allen some of the best reviews of her career so far.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Snoop’s praise climbed even higher.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Scammers use friendliness, flattery and false urgency to pull you in, then drain your accounts.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Imitation is the greatest form of flattery.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Treats such as popcorn and taffy as well as children’s items will be sold on-site.—
Dan Kelly
October 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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The store has all the classics like Pez, taffy and every flavor of Jelly Belly imaginable.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The 65-year-old has received acclaim for roles such as Gloria Trillo on The Sopranos, earning her an Emmy nomination in 2001.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Despite examining one of the most notorious American serial killers in history (played here by Michael Chernus), this show, which has received wide critical acclaim, doesn’t directly depict any of Gacy’s crimes.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Sweet-talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet-talk. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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