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
For a chocolatey snack, Raj Dasgupta, chief medical advisor for Sleepopolis, mixes plain or lightly sweetened Greek yogurt with unsweetened cocoa powder and berries.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Jan. 2026
Regardless of how it’s sweetened, most konjac jelly is gluten-free.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Actually, this casserole is much more savory than sweet; the eggy, cheesy base isn’t sweetened at all.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
But foods sweetened with natural sweeteners—like honey, maple syrup, and fruit—are taking over in 2026 as consumers look for natural sources of sweetness.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
Naturally sweetened with dates and filled with chia seeds, this gourmet raspberry jam is great on toast, swirled into oats and yogurt, dolloped onto pancakes, served on charcuterie boards, or mixed into smoothies.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
There’s sweetened coconut on top and, on the bottom, chunks of ‘white chocolate’ and toasted coconut.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
The ingredients list being as short as organic cacao, organic cane sugar and organic cacao butter, makes for the majority of the bars to be vegan-friendly and others keto-friendly with only being sweetened by monk fruit, a zero calorie sweetener.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Feeling some heat from next door, New York sweetened its incentive package in its latest budget earlier this year.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Jan. 2026
Regardless of how it’s sweetened, most konjac jelly is gluten-free.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Actually, this casserole is much more savory than sweet; the eggy, cheesy base isn’t sweetened at all.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
But foods sweetened with natural sweeteners—like honey, maple syrup, and fruit—are taking over in 2026 as consumers look for natural sources of sweetness.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
Naturally sweetened with dates and filled with chia seeds, this gourmet raspberry jam is great on toast, swirled into oats and yogurt, dolloped onto pancakes, served on charcuterie boards, or mixed into smoothies.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
There’s sweetened coconut on top and, on the bottom, chunks of ‘white chocolate’ and toasted coconut.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
The ingredients list being as short as organic cacao, organic cane sugar and organic cacao butter, makes for the majority of the bars to be vegan-friendly and others keto-friendly with only being sweetened by monk fruit, a zero calorie sweetener.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Feeling some heat from next door, New York sweetened its incentive package in its latest budget earlier this year.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetened
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That includes the Nibby Toffee, complete with nutty Zorzal Comunitario and Dominican Republic cocoa nibs for that extra crunch; Orange Walnut Toffee, which lets candied California orange shine; and a fun Black Sesame Toffee Brittle for a thin, crispy finale.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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Add a forest of fruit trees including figs, lemons, oranges, grapefruit, peaches, pears and something called Buddha’s Hand, an unusual citrus tree whose fruit is often candied, but also serves as a unique and unusual adornment.—
Irv Erdos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The deciduous saucer magnolia’s floral display is enhanced by the fact that flowering takes place when the tree is still leafless.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Updated for the first time since 1997, the new version promises 36-hour wear, enhanced skin care benefits and offers 70 shades.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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His control has improved substantially in two years.—
Keith Law,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Objective sleep measures, including sleep efficiency, improved.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Sweetened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetened. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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