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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
Sofia Perez, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The store showcases Dior creations alongside the works of nine local artists and a café featuring sweet treats by Colagreco.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 Dec. 2024
These twinkling, little temporary shopping centers are sprinkled all across the continent and sell things like local sweets and pastries, mulled wine, and other local spirits, as well as fun, handmade trinkets and ornaments.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Both start as regular wine, to which producers add botanicals (like wormwood and quinine), extra alcohol and some kind of sweet syrup, to create a red or white version.
—Sofia Perez, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The store showcases Dior creations alongside the works of nine local artists and a café featuring sweet treats by Colagreco.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
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In addition to the dinners, Rose is making some sweets that complement each particular tea type.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 Dec. 2024
These twinkling, little temporary shopping centers are sprinkled all across the continent and sell things like local sweets and pastries, mulled wine, and other local spirits, as well as fun, handmade trinkets and ornaments.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024
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Learn step-by-step how to make a beautiful and fragrant wreath with fresh locally grown, seasonal greenery.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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Originally, the fragrant bloom was an emblem of the couple’s love story.Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 26 Nov. 2024
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His acceptance speech was just like him: gracious and humble.AllBusiness, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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When it was announced that the Last Splash classic lineup of the Breeders (Kim Deal on rhythm guitar and vocals, twin sister Kelley on lead guitar, Josephine Wiggs on bass, and Jim Macpherson on drums) would be opening select dates in 2024 for Olivia Rodrigo, Deal was both shocked and gracious.Drew Fortune, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
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In videos, the adorable, if neurotic, sheepadoodle taps buttons related to play, outside, or poop, and her enthusiastic human owner and trainer fulfills requests while engaging in something that resembles back and forth conversation.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jeff is an adorable menace here, and he’s quickly become an internet darling.Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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While there's nothing better than a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup on a chilly evening, soups are an easy and delicious idea for weeknight dinners or weekend lunches.Staff Author, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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The current was muscular, the water delicious, dark blue.Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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Whip up a batch of box brownies or create mouthwatering confections from scratch—either way, little bites give your guests the option to delicately graze or dive into something more substantial.Rai Mincey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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When the days turn colder, the candy thermometers come out, and the sweet world of holiday confections comes to life.Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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With neo-soul producer Leon Michels behind the boards, Clairo furthers her shift from bedroom-pop darling to Brill Building revivalist.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
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Best known for his collaborations with Allen, Brickman helped to pen cinematic gold with a trilogy of films that became both cult classics and critical darlings.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Disney Branded Television has ordered four new episodes of the beloved sitcom.Joe Otterson, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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But his exceptional comedic timing, versatility as an actor, iconic roles in beloved family-friendly films, and the ability to seamlessly transition between comedic and dramatic roles is the secret sauce behind his durability.Marc Berman, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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While Sauvignon Blanc remains very popular, there’s a rising interest in introducing guests to a wider variety of aromatic white wines from around the world.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Price upon publish date of this article: $325 Diptyque Baies Room Spray $80 Buy Now at diptyque Their favorite luxury candle scent comes in the form of a potent, fragrant room spray to deliver that same aromatic bliss with just a single spritz.Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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