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
Modern formulations lean on supporting notes like citrus, peach, wood and tobacco to balance the sweetness, which is why a honey-forward perfume can function as a daily signature rather than a special-occasion pick.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
The Ronaldo cocktail combines the richness of reposado tequila with blood orange, Aperol, and a touch of piquin pepper for a layered drink that delivers both sweetness and spice much like Ronaldo’s commanding presence on the pitch.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Perfumers lean on supporting notes to keep the sweetness in check.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
The high heat accentuates the natural sweetness of the onions and still gives them that pleasantly toasty and golden color and texture, just with a little less fuss than caramelizing onions on a stovetop, which requires regular stirring.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
Scallion Oil Noodles Scallion oil noodles, a specialty of Shanghai and the greater Jiangnan region in eastern China, showcase the allium sweetness and mellow pungency of one of the most versatile aromatics in Chinese cuisine.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Sweet Corn Shortbread and Sweet Corn Milk Bread both yielded a sunny yellow color and subtle sweetness.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
Indeed, the Knick who’s really sparked my ardor lately is shooting guard Josh Hart—in no small part because of the sweetness of his bond with his wife, registered nurse Shannon Hart.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 10 June 2026
On a more sensory note, experts also consider the smell of a tree's blossoms, its visual appeal, and the sweetness of its fruit.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
The Ronaldo cocktail combines the richness of reposado tequila with blood orange, Aperol, and a touch of piquin pepper for a layered drink that delivers both sweetness and spice much like Ronaldo’s commanding presence on the pitch.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Perfumers lean on supporting notes to keep the sweetness in check.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
The high heat accentuates the natural sweetness of the onions and still gives them that pleasantly toasty and golden color and texture, just with a little less fuss than caramelizing onions on a stovetop, which requires regular stirring.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
Scallion Oil Noodles Scallion oil noodles, a specialty of Shanghai and the greater Jiangnan region in eastern China, showcase the allium sweetness and mellow pungency of one of the most versatile aromatics in Chinese cuisine.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Sweet Corn Shortbread and Sweet Corn Milk Bread both yielded a sunny yellow color and subtle sweetness.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
Indeed, the Knick who’s really sparked my ardor lately is shooting guard Josh Hart—in no small part because of the sweetness of his bond with his wife, registered nurse Shannon Hart.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 10 June 2026
On a more sensory note, experts also consider the smell of a tree's blossoms, its visual appeal, and the sweetness of its fruit.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetness
Noun
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The researchers found that people's accuracy in distinguishing sugar from sweetener depended heavily on expectations, and pleasantness ratings also shifted accordingly.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Surely there was something more beneath all this mild pleasantness, some edge of resentment, a few shards of indignation on the brink of cutting through.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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
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Church’s combination of talent, affability, and fine manners eased his way into New York’s élite, sometimes inspiring envy among his painter friends.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Despite his aura of affability, D’Amaro fought to win every match.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Sweetness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetness. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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