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Recent Examples of sweeten
The palate itself is notably creamy, leading with vanilla and passionfruit custard before diving into sugar-and-spice coated cashews, sweetened green tea, and a barely-there thread of matcha.
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David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
And to sweeten the deal, plenty of brand-new denim is also 25% off for a limited time only.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Krispy Kreme is sweetening an already-sweet long Labor Day weekend.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Like the original, all flavors are only lightly sweetened with stevia.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
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David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
And to sweeten the deal, plenty of brand-new denim is also 25% off for a limited time only.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Krispy Kreme is sweetening an already-sweet long Labor Day weekend.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Like the original, all flavors are only lightly sweetened with stevia.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweeten
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The finish is long and satisfying, layering cinnamon-vanilla frosting and candied orange with waves of sweet oak and a lingering touch of allspice, according to a news release.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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This magnificent fruit can be candied, bobbed, picked and pied.—
Lorenza Medley,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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The trio, working in tandem with a blend of 30 essential oils and extracts, comes together to condition hair follicles, relieve dry scalp, smooth split ends, and enhance hair elasticity.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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That is, the group enables Hamas to be both arsonist and firefighter, enhancing its control and reach into the lives of average, everyday Palestinians in Gaza.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Canales’ first year came with little-to-no expectations, and the team improved three games from rock bottom (2-15 in 2023).—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The series builds on The Star's efforts to improve coverage of local communities.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The 34-mile road winds through several ecosystems from cove hardwood to northern hardwood to pine oak to spruce fir.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Today’s Amazon deals are all about sprucing things up: your desktop setup, your tablet experience, and your audio at home or the beach.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Sweeten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeten. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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