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?
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Recent Examples of sweetens
The rye component adds a bit of peppery, spicy snap, while the bourbon proportion smooths and sweetens the overall whiskey.
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Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
The grapes will still get the sugar that sweetens them from the surrounding leaves.
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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.
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Saveur Editors,
Saveur,
15 Apr. 2026
From spreading atop toast to dipping strawberries, chocolate-hazelnut spread instantly sweetens and delights.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetens
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Pairing fish with heart-healthy sides—such as leafy greens, nuts, olive oil, or fiber-rich grains—enhances its protective effects.
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While the technology assists in officiating and enhances live broadcasts, those sensors can also add uneven mass distribution that impedes a ball's movement in the air.
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The hit rate improves dramatically.
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The show, which improves after intermission, does have a fabulous closer — greatest-hits worthy — that is composed simply of two guys (musical director John Love and the consistently excellent Lilly) singing in falsetto.
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