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as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
a sweet little kitten
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as in delicious
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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as in loved
granted special treatment or attention
promised his dying mother that he would always take care of his sweet sister
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as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell
breathed in the sweet air of the azalea garden
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as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
a very sweet man directed us to the lost and found
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as in confection
a food having a high sugar content
remember to brush your teeth after eating sweets
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as in darling
a person with whom one is in love
my darling, my sweet, won't you be mine?
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Recent Examples of sweet
Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn,
Health,
27 June 2026
For her husband Shawn, putting his pitcher of sweet tea in the refrigerator made the new home seem real.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Ingvar hopes that by then 150 million people a month will still be coming to a game based on matching three or more sweets in a row.
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Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Adjective
The taste is similar as well—earthy, and slightly sweet.
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Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn,
Health,
27 June 2026
For her husband Shawn, putting his pitcher of sweet tea in the refrigerator made the new home seem real.
—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Noun
The deal excludes Toasted Snack Rolls, Sunshine Smoothie, sides, sweets and kids food items, according to the chain's website.
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Ingvar hopes that by then 150 million people a month will still be coming to a game based on matching three or more sweets in a row.
—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
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Its adorable striped pattern nods to a nautical, warm-weather aesthetic.
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Encinitas remains charmingly independent, with good food, adorable stores and the occasional resident hauling a longboard across four lanes of traffic without a second thought.
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Cherry trees showcase beautiful blooms in the spring and produce delicious fruit in late spring and early summer.
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The spinach and feta pastry was delicious, salty enough from the cheese filling and not too heavy.
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Along with the cooling centers, pools and splash pads will also be available, and well-being checks for friends and loved ones are available through 311.
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When a fatal traffic collision happens in Tarrant County, families don’t just lose a loved one.
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There are fragrant flowers, rose bushes in the backyard of the private villas, rows of lavender alongside the streets, plus cypress, figs, pines and more.
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Kaffir lime, bumpy and bitter-tasting fruit of the species Citrus hystrix, known for its fragrant leaves.
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The axe came down swiftly and brutally, but, speaking candidly, Geoff Daniels, PBS’ Vice President, Programming & Development, was gracious about it, thanking the audience of mostly media industry people for their camaraderie.
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The gracious — and perfectly acceptable — way is not to serve alcohol to anyone.
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Add some patriotic flair to the party with this confection that comes in an iconic red, white, and blue color scheme derived from vegetable juice, spirulina, and annatto extract.
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Make sure to grab a Margarita Donut or some other crazy confection from The Donut Experiment for breakfast.
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Collins and Arenas are five-star talents, and while Collins’ stock is higher at the moment, Arenas easily could return to draft darling status with a strong start to the season.
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That includes Brazil and World Cup darling Scotland earlier in the week, putting the Tartan Army’s threats of ‘No Scotland, No Party’ under legitimate scrutiny.
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My dear friend has been in communication with someone online (and by phone) who claims to be a famous celebrity.
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Dying was such a momentous thing to do, and while Matthew, their dear friend, their cousin-brother, had been off doing it, the women had occupied themselves with such frivolities as cleaning and heat.
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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