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
Buffalo Trace rye whiskey sweetened with root beer syrup gains depth and a touch of medicinal spice from star anise, making for a playful soda fountain take on the classic.
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Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Lightly sweetened with hot honey, this cornbread uses red Fresno chiles for a little subtle spice.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
The funnel cake itself tasted like any regular funnel cake, but the chocolate drizzle and dollop of German chocolate cake frosting, which features sweetened shredded coconut and chopped pecans, is what made the whole dessert.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
The dressing is bright with lemon zest and juice, sweetened with maple syrup and savory with olive oil, pink salt and black pepper.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
It’s sweetened with a cup-for-cup white sugar substitute.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
To put that into perspective, one can of diet soda sweetened with aspartame contains around 200 to 300 milligrams, according to the World Health Organization.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
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.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Berths for these classic runs sell out fast, and Belmond has sweetened the ride further by adding six Grand Suites, each named for a legendary city and styled in an Art Deco tribute to that city.
—Ann Shields, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Lightly sweetened with hot honey, this cornbread uses red Fresno chiles for a little subtle spice.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
The funnel cake itself tasted like any regular funnel cake, but the chocolate drizzle and dollop of German chocolate cake frosting, which features sweetened shredded coconut and chopped pecans, is what made the whole dessert.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
The dressing is bright with lemon zest and juice, sweetened with maple syrup and savory with olive oil, pink salt and black pepper.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
It’s sweetened with a cup-for-cup white sugar substitute.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
To put that into perspective, one can of diet soda sweetened with aspartame contains around 200 to 300 milligrams, according to the World Health Organization.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
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.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Berths for these classic runs sell out fast, and Belmond has sweetened the ride further by adding six Grand Suites, each named for a legendary city and styled in an Art Deco tribute to that city.
—Ann Shields, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetened
Verb
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We were not provided a sample to try yet, but the official tasting notes describe sweet cinnamon toast, fruit nougat, and candied nuts on the nose.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
2 Oct. 2025
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Take inspiration from Magnolia Table’s Baked Oatmeal by adding a dash of maple syrup and some candied pecans to your usual breakfast for extra flavor.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But, if anything, the proximity has only enhanced the berry appetites of their boys, who tend to eat their favorite snack straight off the vine.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
3 Oct. 2025
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Besides a brand-new design, the cards also have enhanced anti-counterfeit protections.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Follow-up data shows the majority of patients who underwent the surgery had improved quality of life.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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When the season was lengthened to include October and November, the hunting improved dramatically.—
Worth Matthewson,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Sweetened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetened. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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