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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
Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
There are plucky steamed chive dumplings with translucent skin, meatball-like shumai teeming with pork, chicken or shrimp, green tea sesame balls (each $1.50 apiece) with Wicked-green dough surrounding sweet black paste.
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Rona Berg, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The holiday is celebrated with special prayers, sweets, presents for children and community festivals.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Perhaps serendipitously, the top-selling scent Nana, infused with the sweet snack persimmon, is based on the woman herself.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
There are plucky steamed chive dumplings with translucent skin, meatball-like shumai teeming with pork, chicken or shrimp, green tea sesame balls (each $1.50 apiece) with Wicked-green dough surrounding sweet black paste.
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
Goldie’s also hosts a delightful afternoon tea, with sweets like strawberry and cream cake, peaches and cream tart, early grey tea mousse along with savories such as butter scones, coronation gougere (cheese Gougère, coronation chicken salad, apricots, almonds), and burrata tomato tartine.
—Rona Berg, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The holiday is celebrated with special prayers, sweets, presents for children and community festivals.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
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Producers take big swings with unexpected botanicals like earthy eucalyptus, zesty green turmeric, and floral, fragrant mangosteen, a fruit native to Southeast Asia.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
20 Mar. 2025
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Leave with the knowledge and confidence to cultivate, enjoy, and sustain your own fresh, fragrant herbs right at home.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Mallard Lounge epitomizes the après-ski tradition, providing a gracious transition from active days to relaxed evenings.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Mina, worried about her young kids doing the math about her long, grueling commute, cautiously accepts Alma’s gracious offer.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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First, the good news: Disney found some absolutely adorable dogs to star in this remake of the 1955 original.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The real dogs are ridiculously adorable, there's of course a scene with a meatball and spaghetti noodle, and the results could be a lot worse for the Mickey Mouse equivalent of a Hallmark Christmas movie.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Enjoy a delicious lunch, fabulous raffle and listen to New York TImes bestselling author Sarah Penner discuss her new book The Amalfi Curse.Visit www.libraryguildrsf.org or call 858-756-4780 to register.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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But before this all begins, everyone usually fills up on a delicious brunch surrounded by loved ones.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2025
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Our 2025 Black Women In Hollywood Awards honoree Teyana Taylor shined in a confection by LaQuan Smith at the lauded Vanity Fair Oscar party.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
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If someone only subsided on candy and confections alone, this might be what their skin would smell like.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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These darling cards are sure to earn you lots of compliments.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Searchlight dropped the project following Majors’ legal troubles; the Sundance darling was later picked up by Oscar-winning distributor Tom Ortenberg via his Briarcliff Entertainment.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Mar. 2025
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But beyond seeing her beloved homeland in the spotlight, the chef hopes the White Lotus effect inspires travelers to experience the Land of Smiles firsthand.—
Regan Stephens,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Elephant In The Room The elephant is, quite appropriately, according to Jonathan Haidt’s beloved analogy for Daniel Kahneman’s System 1 / System 2 duo, the emotion itself.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The wine is fruity and aromatic, featuring a mix of stone fruit and citrus aromas underpinned by herbal notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Both clean and aromatic, Blueland’s collections are a mainstay in our editors’ bathrooms.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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