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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
Instead of the traditional ground beef, carrots offer an earthy sweetness that pairs well with the richness from the Gruyère cheese.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Traditional bars often relied on seed oils for texture and mouthfeel, sucralose or sugar alcohols for sweetness without calories, and various binders or fillers to keep costs down and shelf life long.
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Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Bumblebees push open the lipped flowers for easy access to its sweetness.
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Michelle Darrisaw,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Servers suggested mud crab, a variety known for its firmer, savory-sweetness that could handle the richness of the Macau-style curried coconut sauce in which it was baked.
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Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
According to Vu, a quick maceration with sugar—and additions like fresh basil, lemon zest, or elderflower—enhances strawberries' natural sweetness.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
The sweetness of vanilla is contrasted with sharp musk and sandalwood and lightened with fresh jasmine.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
In this recipe, sweet navel orange and fresh lime strike a balance of sweetness and sharp acidity.
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Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
From a grunt to a poem, Robin just has such a sweetness to it.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Traditional bars often relied on seed oils for texture and mouthfeel, sucralose or sugar alcohols for sweetness without calories, and various binders or fillers to keep costs down and shelf life long.
—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Bumblebees push open the lipped flowers for easy access to its sweetness.
—
Michelle Darrisaw,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Servers suggested mud crab, a variety known for its firmer, savory-sweetness that could handle the richness of the Macau-style curried coconut sauce in which it was baked.
—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
According to Vu, a quick maceration with sugar—and additions like fresh basil, lemon zest, or elderflower—enhances strawberries' natural sweetness.
—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
The sweetness of vanilla is contrasted with sharp musk and sandalwood and lightened with fresh jasmine.
—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
In this recipe, sweet navel orange and fresh lime strike a balance of sweetness and sharp acidity.
—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
From a grunt to a poem, Robin just has such a sweetness to it.
—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 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.
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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.
Noun
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The commission established in 1937 assures quality and geniality.
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But one suspected the real reason for Huang’s geniality lay elsewhere.
Noun
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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.
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Despite his aura of affability, D’Amaro fought to win every match.
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“Sweetness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetness. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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