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giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses the glowing reviews of his novel were the sweetest things the writer had ever read

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sweet

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noun

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a sweet smile
a cute smile
a nice smile
a precious smile
an adorable smile
a pleasant smile
a sweet smell
a fragrant smell
a lovely smell
a delightful smell
a nice smell
a delicious smell
a sweet voice
a gentle voice
a graceful voice
a charming voice
a soft voice
a precious voice

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sweet
Adjective
Read Next National Secretly sweet cat has waited for home for 500 days. Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025 In the sweet clip, Gomez is seen getting glammed up by her hair and makeup team while Blanco stands nearby in his tuxedo. Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
Many hard candies and sweets contain xylitol, an artificial sweetener that is deadly to pets even in small quantities. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025 Marchi is taking orders for cakes and sweets and always welcomes new customers. Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sweet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
Adjective
  • Its cuisine is fragrant, bold, and poetic, a feast of simmered stews and grilled meats, gently spiced, overlaid with bright and sour harmonics from fresh herbs and tart, fruity vinegars.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
  • The showy, fragrant blooms provide an important early source of nectar for hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The draft will be held in Green Bay, and the NFL always brings in collegians who figure to be taken high, so Commissioner Roger Goodell can be the gracious host and hug them after they’re picked.
    Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Rose was gracious as ever after his second straight time finishing second in a major, having lost out at Royal Troon last summer.
    Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The PJs are available in five styles overall, including an adorable strawberry print and striped pattern.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Watch the video below, where the New Zealand rockers forage in blue raincoats and encounter some adorable cows.
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Grilling is a simple and delicious way to enjoy proteins and veggies, but there’s ways to make that grilling experience bigger and bolder, and add a lot of flavor.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The scents are delicious without ever smelling overbearing, the burn times are on point, and the candle jars blend in as pretty decor in any room.
    Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Mario Lopez will headline A Christmas Spark, a confection about a middle-aged litigator who leaves his lucrative career to become a firefighter with other cadets half his age.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
  • These treats have evolved from simple confections to gourmet delights that cater to a sophisticated palate.
    Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • At that point, the band had already transitioned from country stars to crossover darlings, racking up several of pop radio wins.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Derik Queen This year’s March Madness darling continues rising in mock drafts.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The show had a brief run Off Broadway in 1996, then lived on with a miniature national tour and a beloved cast recording.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
  • After two long years, Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler are back on screen together — and the beloved duo didn't miss a beat!
    Alex Ross, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • This resinous fragrance blends French lavender with the aromatic warmth of earthy myrrh.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Choose from African, Mexican, or French forms to enjoy bright, warm red, oranges, or yellows with aromatic foliage.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025

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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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