as in personableness
the state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others
one sister's sweetness was offset by the other's crotchetiness
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Recent Examples of sweetness
Despite its name, the Honey Gold is incredibly balanced, with the right kick and sweetness to make each bite tantalizing.
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Matt Moore, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
But foods sweetened with natural sweeteners—like honey, maple syrup, and fruit—are taking over in 2026 as consumers look for natural sources of sweetness.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
This regal-sounding name is the perfect mix of timeless elegance and noble sweetness—especially considering the possible spin offs like Lily, Ana, and Lil.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 13 Jan. 2026
High heat draws out moisture and intensifies watermelon's sweetness, and the rub creates additional caramelization for even deeper flavor notes.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026
The show premiered over Thanksgiving weekend, when people were tired and full and bored (and probably also horny), and countered our world’s unceasing badness with its world’s buoyant sweetness.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Nutmeg, golden musk, and sandalwood reign in its sweetness and give it an addictive warmth.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Some bartenders try to honor the original three-ingredient recipe and pile on the grapefruit juice, making a whiskey greyhound with too much sweetness, while others either reduce the fruit component to almost nothing or else add acidity with lemons or powdered citric acid.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
This long cooking process drives off excess water and concentrates natural sugars and umami-rich glutamates, giving tomato paste its signature savory depth and gentle sweetness.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Matt Moore, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
But foods sweetened with natural sweeteners—like honey, maple syrup, and fruit—are taking over in 2026 as consumers look for natural sources of sweetness.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
This regal-sounding name is the perfect mix of timeless elegance and noble sweetness—especially considering the possible spin offs like Lily, Ana, and Lil.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 13 Jan. 2026
High heat draws out moisture and intensifies watermelon's sweetness, and the rub creates additional caramelization for even deeper flavor notes.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026
The show premiered over Thanksgiving weekend, when people were tired and full and bored (and probably also horny), and countered our world’s unceasing badness with its world’s buoyant sweetness.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Nutmeg, golden musk, and sandalwood reign in its sweetness and give it an addictive warmth.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Some bartenders try to honor the original three-ingredient recipe and pile on the grapefruit juice, making a whiskey greyhound with too much sweetness, while others either reduce the fruit component to almost nothing or else add acidity with lemons or powdered citric acid.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
This long cooking process drives off excess water and concentrates natural sugars and umami-rich glutamates, giving tomato paste its signature savory depth and gentle sweetness.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetness
Noun
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But despite the pleasantness, there are still some areas where the graphics are lacking.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
14 Nov. 2025
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The farmer’s tendency to pursue high yields obscured the delicate pleasantness this grape gives when handled carefully.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But one suspected the real reason for Huang’s geniality lay elsewhere.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
16 Dec. 2025
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Riley, a Northern California native, who has always exuded a Zen-like geniality, was part of a generation of young American composers who had turned away from audience-alienating atonal music, which had been proselytized by their teachers in the science-minded postwar academy.—
William Robin,
New Yorker,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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His entire being radiated affability and understanding.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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All the parts Phillip must play take advantage of his affability and outward kindness.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
21 Nov. 2025
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“Sweetness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetness. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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