sweetened

past tense of sweeten
as in candied
to make more desirable we really want you to work for our company—what can we do to sweeten the job offer?

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sweetened The nutty richness of the sherry is immediately apparent, sweetened and charmed by the orgeat, and the sherry as much as anything is what sets the Fog Cutter apart. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026 That’s probably thanks to the fact that the bar isn’t sweetened with stevia, sugar alcohols, or monk fruit, but rather a combination of real maple syrup and honey. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026 Its deep pool of corporate customers willing to purchase premium seating and sponsorship packages sweetened the deal. Joshua Hong, Fortune, 31 July 2026 It’s then stuffed with a soft, savory beef filling that’s loaded with natural roast beef flavor and sweetened with molasses. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026 This hot sauce company dates back to 1928, and since its founding has expanded their line of products to include variations on the original hot sauce, some sweetened with honey and other infused with garlic. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026 Klein saw the gap and built the brand around chewing gum sweetened with xylitol instead. Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 In two different studies, people drank 8 ounces (240 mL) of unsweetened or dextrose-sweetened cranberry juice for 12 weeks. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 July 2026 Hinduism is a narrative religion; its mercurial wisdom is lightened and sweetened by stories, softened by ambiguities, sharpened by paradoxes. Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetened
Verb
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the strawberries, spinach, arugula, goat cheese, and candied pecans.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The linguine with tenerumi (a local vegetable), candied tomato, and Sciacca prawn tartare is a standout.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Lala, which has since weakened into a tropical storm and is moving away from Hawaii, brought a remarkable two to three feet of rain to parts of the Big Island, where the steep terrain and mountains enhanced precipitation.
    Ben Noll, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2026
  • At West Ham, Fernandes enhanced his reputation as a player who can not only drive his team forward but also play a key role out of possession, defending on the front foot.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Beijing’s endorsement of DeepSeek and Liang has also helped open doors and improved their access to marquee listings.
    Anniek Bao,Elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Robinson’s ability to set the edge in the run game seems much improved.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Sweetened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetened. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster