as in candied
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 sweetened
This includes soda, energy drinks, sports drinks, and sweetened tea and coffee beverages.
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 May 2026
Cranberries are usually sweetened and used in juices or sauces.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 25 May 2026
That’s why Landau recommends looking for products that are naturally sweetened or unsweetened (and paying attention to your own tolerance).
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
Culver City has sweetened the pot.
—Judith Martin-Straw, Variety, 12 May 2026
Cure Hydrating Drink Mix Cure positions itself as a low-sugar option sweetened with stevia and monk fruit.
—Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
And cacao, originally used in ceremonies honoring the gods, became popular after it was sweetened when the Spanish conquered Mexico in the early 1500s.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
This gin-forward drink is sweetened by juniper, pineapple, and grenadine.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Flavor the tangy, no-bake filling with crushed pineapple, sweetened coconut flakes, and a splash of rum.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 May 2026
Cranberries are usually sweetened and used in juices or sauces.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 25 May 2026
That’s why Landau recommends looking for products that are naturally sweetened or unsweetened (and paying attention to your own tolerance).
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
Culver City has sweetened the pot.
—Judith Martin-Straw, Variety, 12 May 2026
Cure Hydrating Drink Mix Cure positions itself as a low-sugar option sweetened with stevia and monk fruit.
—Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
And cacao, originally used in ceremonies honoring the gods, became popular after it was sweetened when the Spanish conquered Mexico in the early 1500s.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
This gin-forward drink is sweetened by juniper, pineapple, and grenadine.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Flavor the tangy, no-bake filling with crushed pineapple, sweetened coconut flakes, and a splash of rum.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetened
Verb
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Aromas of Luxardo cherry and candied orange peel prepare the tastebuds for pomegranate, cranberry, fresh sage, and aniseed flavors with a hint of smoke on the smooth finish.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Crystallized or candied ginger is made by cooking fresh ginger in sugar syrup.—
Kelsey Ogletree,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
Verb
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What Doremus has done though, is to make his own thing with a similar concept, a film greatly enhanced by the lilting presence of Clarke, who is wonderful in this role(s), showing us the glory of fate, and its price.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
5 June 2026
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The tank has been enhanced as part of a beautification of the island.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Past research has shown that breast cancer patients who lose weight through treatment or surgery have improved heart health and longevity.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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All the same, the team improved dramatically right away, posting its first winning season in the Sacramento era and losing a thrilling first-round playoff series to the Utah Jazz.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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“Sweetened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetened. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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