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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
Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
From sipping sweet tea on a front porch to enjoying a Mint Julep at the Kentucky Derby, there are certain drinks that make the South, the South.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 22 Sep. 2025
Jordan noted that some of Hershey's market share losses over the past year have been recovering, seeing improvement in the seasonal, sweets and mints categories.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Anticipation and anxiety hung in the air, along with the faint, sweet smell of sunscreen.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
From sipping sweet tea on a front porch to enjoying a Mint Julep at the Kentucky Derby, there are certain drinks that make the South, the South.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
Key Takeaways Craving sugar nonstop or bingeing on sweets can be signs of sugar addiction.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 22 Sep. 2025
Jordan noted that some of Hershey's market share losses over the past year have been recovering, seeing improvement in the seasonal, sweets and mints categories.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
Adjective
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The post, shared by u/Fluffy_Platypus_5798, shows an orange and a gray kitten cuddling in multiple positions and finally mirroring each other in an adorable standoff.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Naturally, Paris Hilton conducted her interview with CNN with an adorable, tiny pup on her lap.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Nothing beats a delicious meal that comes together in one pot while delivering maximum flavor with minimal cleanup.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Besides the delicious sandwiches, the mango and papaya parfait was particularly delightful and light, and the chocolate cake came adored with a pink butterfly.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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And though all that is paired with expansive ceilings, towering pillars, and New York City skyline frescos, the space is rather cozy, an ideal place to take a loved one for a spot of tea.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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My heart is with his family and loved ones.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Cook, stirring constantly, until cornbread stuffing mixture is toasted and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Check out the fragrant Kelleher Rose Garden and the rambling Fenway Victory Gardens, originally planted by citizens in 1941 as a source of food during World War II.—
Kori Perten,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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But these aren’t gods in oh-so-gracious robes or with armor or holding lightning bolts in their hands.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Sep. 2025
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Though McCartney was seemingly gracious in his attendance, comparisons between Oasis and The Beatles have been rife over the years, some of which were even spearheaded by members of Oasis themselves.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Naturally, the confections’ packaging includes plenty of Easter eggs to delight Swifties.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Purchase an additional ticket to the chocolate-making course to learn how to make your own luscious confections from master chocolatiers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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Cardinale, one of Napa Valley’s leading producers of Cabernet Sauvignon, has been a darling among serious collectors since it was founded in 1982.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
28 Sep. 2025
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Luchanko, of course, was the darling of that camp run by then-coach John Tortorella, who valued his speed, in particular.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Wonderful news for my dear friend Jimmy and his amazing staff.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Sep. 2025
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Everyone liked him and saw him as a dear friend.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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