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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
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
Alissa, 34, who owns the Seattle tattoo studio At The Waverly, told Newsweek that despite the humorous introduction, her husband's tattoo does, in fact, have a sweet meaning behind it.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
Her baking specialties are in custom cakes and sweets.
—Kendall Larson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
That appears to be different from the previous iteration of Triple Triple, a travel retail exclusive that used malaga casks as the third component (a type of sweet wine from Spain).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
Alissa, 34, who owns the Seattle tattoo studio At The Waverly, told Newsweek that despite the humorous introduction, her husband's tattoo does, in fact, have a sweet meaning behind it.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
So, if your pet does happen to get into your sweets, contact your vet or call the ASPCA poison control hotline.
—Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
Her baking specialties are in custom cakes and sweets.
—Kendall Larson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
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Our 5-mile trek past fragrant pine trees and expansive sea views led to one of the trip’s highlights: the isolated cove of San Fruttuoso.—
Lori Rackl,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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Here are a few standout examples: CBD Bath Bombs Imagine sinking into a warm, fragrant bath infused with a CBD bath bomb.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Ohtani is back in Japan and that puts an even bigger grin on these gracious locals.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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There's a little sprinkled throughout, but these all-stars are by and large gracious and amiable.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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The adorable hollow sweet hides the surprise inside, upping the fun of any Easter basket.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
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Alfalfa, Spanky, and the rest of the He-Man Woman Haters Club are trying to win a special car race, but Alfalfa gets distracted by the adorable Darla, leading his friends to turn their backs on him.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2025
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Thanks to its unique design, the Dutch oven’s lid doubles as a 10.25-inch cast-iron skillet that can easily be used to make your favorite cornbread, delicious cobblers, hot dips for parties, and much more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
19 Mar. 2025
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Indulge in delicious cuisine and beverages, all while immersing yourself in the evening’s thrilling theme.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The world-famous confection starts with a fluffy nougat center that’s then coated in homemade caramel and rolled in pecan bits.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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The accompanying photo showed Goldman smiling while carrying the hilariously detailed pink confection, featuring large googly eyes and candles.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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That’s especially important as the artificial intelligence darling and bull market leader has pulled back following back-to-back years of monster gains.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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This sequel to a 2022 indie darling casts you as a Sleeper, a robot worker fleeing their gang-boss captor.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Prince William is celebrating his beloved soccer team Aston Villa's big win.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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Donatella Versace has become a beloved member of the fashion industry, despite never being trained as a designer.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
13 Mar. 2025
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Classic Persian recipes often call on bold ingredients: aromatic spices like cardamom and saffron, floral rose water, and tangy pomegranate molasses.—
Sheela Prakash,
Bon Appétit,
11 Mar. 2025
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Stir and cook until aromatic, for about 30 seconds.—
Cathy Thomas,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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