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?
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Recent Examples of sweetened
The deals are further sweetened by gift inclusions.
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New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
The air smells damp and jungly (in the best possible way) and is sweetened with a hint of frangipani.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Meats are juicy and tender; vegetables are caramelized and subtly sweetened.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
What To Know Texas will prohibit purchases of candy and sweetened drinks with SNAP effective April 1, 2026, following a 2025 state law and a federal waiver approval.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Starting in February 2028, SNAP in Nevada will no longer pay for candy and sugar-sweetened beverages.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Although the Commission did a U-turn after the parties sweetened the deal, the episode underscored that merger outcomes can bind companies with social taxes that may undermine their commercial merits.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
This year, Dairy Queen has sweetened its offer with a chance to win free cones for a year.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The Writers Guild of America West has sweetened its offer to the 110-member staff union that has been on strike since mid-February.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
The air smells damp and jungly (in the best possible way) and is sweetened with a hint of frangipani.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Meats are juicy and tender; vegetables are caramelized and subtly sweetened.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
What To Know Texas will prohibit purchases of candy and sweetened drinks with SNAP effective April 1, 2026, following a 2025 state law and a federal waiver approval.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Starting in February 2028, SNAP in Nevada will no longer pay for candy and sugar-sweetened beverages.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Although the Commission did a U-turn after the parties sweetened the deal, the episode underscored that merger outcomes can bind companies with social taxes that may undermine their commercial merits.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
This year, Dairy Queen has sweetened its offer with a chance to win free cones for a year.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The Writers Guild of America West has sweetened its offer to the 110-member staff union that has been on strike since mid-February.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetened
Verb
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Blue cheese and candied pecans round out a medley of flavors.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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The brand’s Añejo, served with traditional red mole and corn tortillas, has similar hazelnut notes, alongside candied orange and spices.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The study published in the journal Construction and Building Materials also revealed that the triangular and wavy forms significantly enhanced the beam's ability to handle post-cracking stress.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Digest The entrance to the Colosseum in Rome has been renovated and enhanced with travertine marble by studio Stefano Boeri Interiors.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One reason the college game has improved so much is an influx of cash.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Rings is considered perhaps the best example of delivering a hugely faithful fantasy adaptation that wasn’t afraid to make smart and significant changes that improved the story.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Sweetened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetened. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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