as in to candy
to make more desirable we really want you to work for our company—what can we do to sweeten the job offer?

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Recent Examples of sweeten And to sweeten the deal, a stay at the Boston Harbor Hotel also allows guests to pay a visit to Rowes Wharf Sea Grille—a top spot for lobster, oysters and clam chowder—without having to step outdoors and brave the winter weather. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 Shared by former First Lady Laura Bush, these treats are the classic oatmeal cookie– but with so much more: chocolate chips, roasted pecans, and sweetened flake coconut. Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025 Growing up in New Orleans, Kaitlin Guerin remembers that every Carnival season was sweetened with appearances by king cakes. Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025 And this powdered sugar also is going to sweeten it because there's no sweetness at this point. Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for sweeten 
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  • The nose exhibits golden raisin, unsweetened chocolate, caramel, vanilla, candied orange zest, roasted nuts, and subtle floral/potpourri notes.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The bakery’s Brownie Wreaths, like the one Gardener served, are made from a dark chocolate fudge-like brownie topped with a toasted honey dark chocolate ganache and decorated with fruit — fresh, candied and dried.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
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  • Beckham has been a brand ambassador for Tudor since 2017 and has been seen wearing a wide range of Tudor models in various settings, using his style and status to enhance Tudor’s image and reach.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2025
  • For students, the key is to leverage these tools thoughtfully—to enhance, not replace, their authentic efforts.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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  • Vitamin D supplements may improve joint pain in people with vitamin D deficiency.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Cooper Flagg scored 24 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished out six assists playing 39 of 40 minutes in the Duke Blue Devils’ 63-56 victory over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Saturday. Duke, the No. 2 team in the nation, improved to 17-2 and 9-0 against ACC opponents.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
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  • Pick from a number of different toppings to spruce it up, but if your stomach is feeling a little uneasy, order a plain bowl to help settle it down.
    Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The company also sells various accessories that go in between the panels to spruce them up, like wine racks, shelves, and hooks.
    Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024

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