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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
The sweetness left it with a surprisingly subtle lemon flavor.
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Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
From the sparkle of the morning sun to the hum of a bumblebee to the bright sweetness of lemonade, yellow is definitely a summer color.
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Holly Lebowitz Rossi,
Parents,
2 July 2026
Jun Lim explains that the category is now moving beyond literal sweetness into something more abstract.
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Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The salty, tangy pickle juice sharpens the citrus and reins in the sweetness, creating a drink that tastes surprisingly balanced rather than gimmicky.
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Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Enjoy them as refreshing solo snacks, or blend them into smoothies and add them to salads for a natural sweetness.
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Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
These yellow watermelon recipes showcase the melon's sweetness in both sweet and savory dishes.
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Christine Fiorentino,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
Tonka bean and soft white leather are the uplifting notes that keep it from veering too smoky, providing just a tablespoon of sweetness to an otherwise rich, musky scent.
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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
But Van Sant’s imaginative and deeply poignant retelling of Shakespeare’s Henry IV is a pleasure in its own right, its sweetness and gentle touches of surrealism coming together to form a heartbreaking ode to young love.
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Liam Hess,
Vogue,
28 June 2026
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
From the sparkle of the morning sun to the hum of a bumblebee to the bright sweetness of lemonade, yellow is definitely a summer color.
—
Holly Lebowitz Rossi,
Parents,
2 July 2026
Jun Lim explains that the category is now moving beyond literal sweetness into something more abstract.
—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The salty, tangy pickle juice sharpens the citrus and reins in the sweetness, creating a drink that tastes surprisingly balanced rather than gimmicky.
—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Enjoy them as refreshing solo snacks, or blend them into smoothies and add them to salads for a natural sweetness.
—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
These yellow watermelon recipes showcase the melon's sweetness in both sweet and savory dishes.
—
Christine Fiorentino,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
Tonka bean and soft white leather are the uplifting notes that keep it from veering too smoky, providing just a tablespoon of sweetness to an otherwise rich, musky scent.
—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
But Van Sant’s imaginative and deeply poignant retelling of Shakespeare’s Henry IV is a pleasure in its own right, its sweetness and gentle touches of surrealism coming together to form a heartbreaking ode to young love.
—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
28 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 6 Jul. 2026.
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