Synonyms of sweetens

sweetens

verb

present tense third-person singular of sweeten

as in enhances

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

• enhances
• improves
• spruces
• candies
• enriches
• ameliorates
• embellishes
• tricks
• dresses up
• meliorates
• soups up
• cosmeticizes
• dolls up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sweetens

The rye component adds a bit of peppery, spicy snap, while the bourbon proportion smooths and sweetens the overall whiskey. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026

The grapes will still get the sugar that sweetens them from the surrounding leaves. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026

Get the recipe > Maple syrup sweetens the spice paste—fragrant with cumin, coriander, fennel, ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon—used to marinate a whole bird in this hearty supper from British Indian chef Romy Gill. — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026

From spreading atop toast to dipping strawberries, chocolate-hazelnut spread instantly sweetens and delights. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026

House Family sweetens the deal with a $7 discount on bottle purchases when guests buy a $7 box of cookies. — Debby Rice, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026

The moody Moon is joining romantic Venus in your 6th House of Responsibilities, which sweetens routines and invites gentle cooperation. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026

On top of a cash prize of $211,000 for gold, Poland sweetens the deal with one of the most unusual bonus packages in Olympic history. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026

The outdoor garden, pool and patio space make entertaining easy, and a rare two-car garage sweetens the deal even more. — Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026