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
Service simply cannot be faulted in terms of friendliness and sweetness, though efficiency is perhaps another matter.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Fold in frozen peas during the last 10 minutes of baking for color and sweetness.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
This rustic sourdough is made with wheat and rye flour and rolled oats, plus a bit of honey and brown sugar for some sweetness.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Flavor-wise, ube has a natural sweetness while taro has a more earthy and nutty yet slightly sweet taste.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Once the beef is tender, chunky root vegetables join the pot, contributing their humble, earthy sweetness to the stew and balancing its meaty richness.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
The natural sweetness from the potato helps with kids who are skeptical of savory breakfasts.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Their mild laxative effect is gentle but effective, and their natural sweetness can satisfy sugar cravings.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 10 Mar. 2026
The natural tang of the bread also balances the sweetness of the dip in a way that makes this feel more like a real breakfast than a dessert.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Fold in frozen peas during the last 10 minutes of baking for color and sweetness.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
This rustic sourdough is made with wheat and rye flour and rolled oats, plus a bit of honey and brown sugar for some sweetness.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Flavor-wise, ube has a natural sweetness while taro has a more earthy and nutty yet slightly sweet taste.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Once the beef is tender, chunky root vegetables join the pot, contributing their humble, earthy sweetness to the stew and balancing its meaty richness.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
The natural sweetness from the potato helps with kids who are skeptical of savory breakfasts.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Their mild laxative effect is gentle but effective, and their natural sweetness can satisfy sugar cravings.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 10 Mar. 2026
The natural tang of the bread also balances the sweetness of the dip in a way that makes this feel more like a real breakfast than a dessert.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 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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He was dressed in a T-shirt and a tracksuit jacket, and spoke with an offbeat affability—a holdover from Boulder’s hippie days.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 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 20 Mar. 2026.
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