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
Once Venus enters Libra mid-month, the love planet will add a layer of sweetness to your words and exchanges, making you as charming and persuasive as ever.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The pureed corn mixture is buttery, savory, and surprisingly decadent despite having only a small amount of dairy, The corn's natural sugars add an edge of sweetness to the sauce; the sauce coats the pasta like an Alfredo and matches its richness but is not as cheesy as an Alfredo.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Again, the wine’s sweetness and acidity combined with the saltiness and tanginess of the cheese are a match made in foodie heaven.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
Roast the squash before blending to bring out a natural sweetness.
—Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
The sweetness was subtle, not saccharine.
—Aisha Muharrar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
Full Proof features notes of vanilla, fresh tobacco, leather, and subtle clove on the nose, rich in honey sweetness on the palate, with touches of raisins, black pepper and a smoky oak finish that quickly transforms into toffee and dark chocolate.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The pureed corn mixture is buttery, savory, and surprisingly decadent despite having only a small amount of dairy, The corn's natural sugars add an edge of sweetness to the sauce; the sauce coats the pasta like an Alfredo and matches its richness but is not as cheesy as an Alfredo.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Again, the wine’s sweetness and acidity combined with the saltiness and tanginess of the cheese are a match made in foodie heaven.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
Roast the squash before blending to bring out a natural sweetness.
—Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
The sweetness was subtle, not saccharine.
—Aisha Muharrar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
Full Proof features notes of vanilla, fresh tobacco, leather, and subtle clove on the nose, rich in honey sweetness on the palate, with touches of raisins, black pepper and a smoky oak finish that quickly transforms into toffee and dark chocolate.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetness
Noun
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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 8 Oct. 2025.
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