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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 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 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
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
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
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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
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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
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The showy, fragrant blooms provide an important early source of nectar for hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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The PJs are available in five styles overall, including an adorable strawberry print and striped pattern.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Snag this adorable throw pillow from Joanna Gaines’ collab with Loloi or prep for summer weather with this statement-making outdoor umbrella.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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These treats have evolved from simple confections to gourmet delights that cater to a sophisticated palate.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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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
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Derik Queen This year’s March Madness darling continues rising in mock drafts.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
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Not only is our favorite produce abundant at the farmers' market, but family cookouts and warm-weather gatherings with friends fill the calendar, giving the perfect opportunity to make certain beloved Southern recipes that feel fit for the season.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2025
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Check out some of The Alarm’s most beloved hits below.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
29 Apr. 2025
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This resinous fragrance blends French lavender with the aromatic warmth of earthy myrrh.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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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 6 May. 2025.
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