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
There’s a new ceviche bar and a few new items, like a Bang Bang salmon that’s the perfect blend of mild heat and sweetness.
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Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Balance the sweetness with a dollop of yogurt.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 6 Jan. 2026
This rich and creamy Greek yogurt is infused with sweet honey and vanilla for a hint of sweetness.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Fermentation, which uses yeast to break down the sugars in grape juice, transforming single-note sweetness into the complex, delicious alcohol enjoyed by so many, also unlocks those smoky compounds; so, too, can the enzymes in human saliva.
—Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Kabocha brings a chestnut-like sweetness to any dish.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The ensemble comedy garnered critical praise for its steady stream of zaniness and quickly gained a reputation for deftly skewering suburban life while still maintaining a general sweetness of tone.
—Will Harris, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
Adjust the sweetness to your preference.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
Also ask about nonalcoholic options, including drinks like tomato water mixed with gooseberry juice, that mostly sidestep over-sweetness.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Balance the sweetness with a dollop of yogurt.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 6 Jan. 2026
This rich and creamy Greek yogurt is infused with sweet honey and vanilla for a hint of sweetness.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Fermentation, which uses yeast to break down the sugars in grape juice, transforming single-note sweetness into the complex, delicious alcohol enjoyed by so many, also unlocks those smoky compounds; so, too, can the enzymes in human saliva.
—Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Kabocha brings a chestnut-like sweetness to any dish.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The ensemble comedy garnered critical praise for its steady stream of zaniness and quickly gained a reputation for deftly skewering suburban life while still maintaining a general sweetness of tone.
—Will Harris, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
Adjust the sweetness to your preference.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
Also ask about nonalcoholic options, including drinks like tomato water mixed with gooseberry juice, that mostly sidestep over-sweetness.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 2 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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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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The choice Task makes to soften Ruffalo’s natural affability and presence in favor of Pelphrey’s Robbie—who transmits anger and despair with palpable, desperate energy—is a fascinating one, requiring humility from one actor and intense commitment from the other.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Sweetness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetness. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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