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as in loved
granted special treatment or attention
promised his dying mother that he would always take care of his sweet sister
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as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell
breathed in the sweet air of the azalea garden
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as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
a very sweet man directed us to the lost and found
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as in adorable
having qualities that tend to make one loved
a sweet little kitten
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as in delicious
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
the glowing reviews of his novel were the sweetest things the writer had ever read
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as in confection
a food having a high sugar content
remember to brush your teeth after eating sweets
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as in darling
a person with whom one is in love
my darling, my sweet, won't you be mine?
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Recent Examples of sweet
Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
The chocolate-mint mashup is seeing a sweet resurgence.
—Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2025
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
That means lots of pizza, chicken wings, sandwiches and other snacks.
Which side dishes and sweets will Californians enjoy eating while watching the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Given the final score of Super Bowl LIX and the fact that the Eagles had six sacks — a career-high on Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes — in the defeat, Gardner-Johnson's latest response to his tweet all the more sweet.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
The chocolate-mint mashup is seeing a sweet resurgence.
—Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2025
Noun
Afterward, head next door to their British grocery shop to pick up sweets and loose-leaf teas to take home.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
That means lots of pizza, chicken wings, sandwiches and other snacks.
Which side dishes and sweets will Californians enjoy eating while watching the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
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What Is Palak Paneer? Palak Paneer is a popular Indian dish consisting of paneer (fresh Indian cottage cheese cubes), fragrant spices, and a creamy spinach sauce.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2025
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Note, however, that the deliciously fragrant flowers that turn into coffee cherries (which, like the foliage, are toxic until they’re dried and roasted) likely won’t bloom unless the plant reaches 3 feet.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2025
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My colleagues were more than gracious enough to take some time out of their day to taste-test copious amounts of chocolate.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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English Meaning: God is gracious, according to Nameberry.com Similar Names and Variations: Jayne, Jana, and Jenne Famous Namesakes: There's famous novelist Jane Austen, actresses Jane Fonda and Jane Lynch, as well as primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Feb. 2025
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The attraction welcomed a new litter of the adorable, semi-aquatic animal — the North American River Otter — on Wednesday.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2025
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In the Hollywood version, Julie Andrews plays the adorable Maria opposite Christopher Plummer’s dashing captain, leading their merry band of children out of Austria on the cusp of the Second World War.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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Architecture aside, the cuisine (from hush puppies to delicious seafood and soul food), spooky ghost tours, and beach proximity make Charleston, South Carolina the place to be in spring and summer.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2025
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Packed with electrolytes and nutrients, Vita Coco Coconut Water elevates smoothies by providing a delicious, functional alternative to traditional bases like dairy or juice.—
Tracy Yochum,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2025
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To present her secondhand confections, Taymour sent dual brides, turning the catwalk into a makeshift wedding aisle where the two shared a kiss, sealing their bond in holy sartorial matrimony.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
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Brands, for example, are searching for ways to swap out cocoa with other ingredients in their confections, Hershey CEO Michele Buck told investors, according to Bloomberg.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
9 Feb. 2025
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Amazon came out as his top holding in the quarter, while Facebook parent Meta Platforms and AI chip darling Nvidia are in the fund’s top 10.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Borderlands 4 – September 23, 2025 Gearbox's darling looter shooter Borderlands has its next entry in Borderlands 4, which is set to be released on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in September.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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There’s some great arts reporting going on at the Washington Post where our beloved Carolina Miranda, who left The Times last year, is engaged in a yearlong project to unpack the aesthetics — and resulting political implications — of the dawning Trump era.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Aside from the commercial success, Packer credits his strong relationships throughout his life as a way to propel him forward, like his beloved fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha, lifelong friends he’s made at his alma mater FAMU, and invaluable industry connections.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
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The team also collected large bags of aromatic air around the mummies so that a panel of people from Egypt and Europe could use their noses to identify top notes of the smells, similar to what is done nowadays for fine wines or whiskeys.—
Sarah Everts,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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To suit the occasion, Olivier Polge whipped up a powdery, aromatic blend sure to make heads turn.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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