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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 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 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
Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Here’s a breakdown on where to buy Charli xcx tickets to the Music, Fashion, Film Tour, including a short and sweet price comparison for all 14 concert dates.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 12 June 2026
Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
Keep beverages and sweets covered, and be wary of drinking from soda cans outdoors since wasps can crawl inside.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
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Adjective
On his own Instagram account, Cyrus also shared a sweet tribute to Hurley.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Here’s a breakdown on where to buy Charli xcx tickets to the Music, Fashion, Film Tour, including a short and sweet price comparison for all 14 concert dates.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 12 June 2026
Noun
In the beginning, there was bread The book’s centerpiece chapters on starters, mains and sweets are bookended on one side by a treatise on how to make and store breadcrumbs of various sizes, with an under-duress sub-section about how to buy breadcrumbs.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
Keep beverages and sweets covered, and be wary of drinking from soda cans outdoors since wasps can crawl inside.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
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Adjective
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Baggy jeans, easy dresses, and flattering shorts are all up for grabs, plus durable (and adorable) accessories from $24.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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Saodimallsu Puff Short-sleeve Cardigan This undeniably adorable puff-sleeve cardigan impressively channels Anthropologie's hard-to-achieve vintage-meets-feminine-meets-modern vibe, but for only $34.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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And within a 24-hour span, two beautiful and delicious peach cobblers had been baked in our oven.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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This Mediterranean-style enclave is home to not only top-notch service, but also, the most delicious and well-prepared entrees.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The collection of autobiographical monologues explores the hardships and unexpected humor of caring for loved ones across every stage of life.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Hooks said the agency's hearts are with the teen's family and loved ones during their difficult time.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Order the kabuli pulao, a fragrant lamb pilaf layered with carrots and raisins, or the qorma kadu, a sweet and savory pumpkin stew that's become one of the kitchen's signature dishes.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Lavender is much-loved for its silvery-green aromatic foliage and fragrant spikes of flowers in late spring to mid-summer.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Cultural values such as achieving harmony between cultures; and slow, gracious [economic] growth.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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Even in old age, Pinkie remained a gracious host.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The resulting confection is equal parts crisp, tender and lush.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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The company's specialty nuts -- cashews, confections and snack mixes -- follow the same quality standards as its world famous Virginia Peanuts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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However, Republicans are outraged because Raman’s late surge in mail-in tallies pushed out MAGA darling and reality TV star Spencer Pratt.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Take a peek inside where the revenues for these AI darlings will come from.—
Bhaskar Chakravorti,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Honoring Catalonia’s Christian traditions Earlier Wednesday, Leo celebrated the centuries-old Catalan tradition of popular piety by praying at Montserrat, a mountain complex outside the city that is dear to many Catalans.—
Joseph Wilson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Leo celebrated their centuries-old tradition of popular piety by praying at Montserrat, a mountain complex outside the city that is dear to many Catalans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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