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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
Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The sweet treat is made by turning dates and flour into a paste and lacing it with ghee.
—Paul Feinstein, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
Shafaq Patel, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
Farmers markets in Glendale Arrowhead Farmers Market Shop for fresh produce, cheese, pasta, baked goods, sweets, artisan products and hot foods.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024
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Cohen has previously taken to Instagram to share sweet moments with his kids.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The sweet treat is made by turning dates and flour into a paste and lacing it with ghee.
—Paul Feinstein, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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There will be live music and complimentary sweets and samosas.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
Farmers markets in Glendale Arrowhead Farmers Market Shop for fresh produce, cheese, pasta, baked goods, sweets, artisan products and hot foods.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024
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Add the bay leaf, cloves and marjoram, stir to combine and, when fragrant, about two minutes, add the stock.Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the herbs are fragrant.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Even with this common sense stowed away somewhere in our brains, gracious hosts can't help but want everything to be as close to perfect as possible for their guests (yes, even in the rooms no one will enter).Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Lucas Oil tweeted a video of the large, inflatable bracelet being hung while thanking their BFF Caesars Dome for the gracious gift.Kurtcia Collazo, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
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Pesto became an A-list animal celebrity earlier this year, thanks to his big lifestyle, eating up to 25 fish a day, as well as his adorable appearance.Dan Aulbach, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Social media users can't get enough of their adorable antics, leading to more than 17.9 million views and 2.3 million likes on the TikTok video so far.Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The bottom line: The most expensive Senate race in the nation this year could have been delicious.Asher Price, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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The gingersnap crust is delicious as well, and much easier than working with pastry.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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After cocktails, and a few more mega fashion moments–Chloe Sevigny in a Saint Laurent brocade jacket, lace bodysuit and red miniskirt, for one, and Sarah Paulson in a Altuzarra black and white scalloped and pleated confection — everyone made their way into the tent for dinner.Booth Moore, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
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Nearly 20 years after heating up our eardrums with her debut album, Paris, Hilton has returned with Infinite Icon, a dance-pop confection to remind listeners of her pop-star bona fides.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
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Nebraska The Cornhuskers will bring a corn maze of mystery from Lincoln, an early-season Big Ten darling that has cratered in recent weeks.Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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Chief among these is Orbán, 61, who has become an unlikely darling to Trump and other Republicans, who have hosted him and courted his political advice.Alexander Smith, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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This new production of one of opera’s most beloved works is created by an all-AAPI female creative team and directed by Mo Zhou.Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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While the ballot-counting continues and Kornacki graces our screens, here are some facts to know about the beloved political analyst.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Goodnow Farms Dark Chocolate The floral green Sichuan peppercorns in this velvety treat are more aromatic than numbing, highlighting the herbaceous Peruvian cacao.Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
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The whiskey is vibrant and aromatic, with fresh, red fruit notes of cherries, raspberries, and cranberry aromas, reflecting the influence of the Russian River Pinot Noir casks.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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