How to Use sweet in a Sentence
- It was sweet of her to take care of them.
- She has a sweet smile.
- That candy is too sweet.
- She likes her coffee sweet.
- He's a really sweet guy.
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Both emit a strong, sweet odor.
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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Both emit a strong, sweet odor.
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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The micheladas were spicy and sweet.
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Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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That is very sweet and adult of him.
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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That's very sweet, that's very sweet.
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H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Go lighter with this soft, sweet shade.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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So, tell them with this sweet quote.
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Nicole Harris,
Parents,
21 June 2026
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The sweet treat was by far the star of the show.
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Bianca Harris,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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This method helps keep the corn fresh, moist, and sweet.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
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Otis… oh, sweet, dear, nerdy Otis.
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Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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These weeds may look sweet, but one touch can be bad news.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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The wins are that much sweeter.
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Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The whole film just had a sweet feeling.
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Matthew Jacobs,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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What kind of drink can be bitter and sweet?
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Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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Their sound was more sweet and melancholy.
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David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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Keep dreaming them big ol dreams my sweet girl.
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Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Breakfast breads don't have to be sweet!
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Zoe Denenberg,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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The desserts are not just sweet, but seasoned.
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The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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And, of course, there has to be a sweet finish.
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Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Because sad girls should have sweet nails, too.
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Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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This sweet, slow-moving show couldn’t be cuter.
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Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
12 Apr. 2026
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Carrot cake takes loaf form in this sweet quick bread recipe.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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So how does this sweet mash whiskey differ from the sour mash?
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
24 Sep. 2025
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Silas cuddled his dad in a sweet black-and-white snap.
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Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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And on a short set of nails, the look feels even sweeter.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
- I'm trying to cut down on sweets.
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Some sweets are sold on the food side, as well.
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Jenna Thompson
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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At the top to eat the least of were fats, oils and sweets.
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Beth Reese Cravey,
Florida Times-Union,
7 Feb. 2026
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More coffee and sweets await, just a few doors down.
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Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2025
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Shop for sweets, candies, and ice cream.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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Children milled around and a young man passed a box of sweets.
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Farnaz Fassihi,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2024
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Yes, Christmas is all about sweets.
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Jeff Goertzen,
Oc Register,
24 Dec. 2025
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The sweets wore adorned with a frosted pink Labubu.
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Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The only other snacks there had been chips and sweets.
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Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
25 Dec. 2025
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Snack on walnuts instead of chips or sweets.
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Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
10 Mar. 2026
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Snack on walnuts instead of chips or sweets.
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Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
10 Mar. 2026
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Why doesn’t cutting back on sweets work to curb cravings?
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Korin Miller,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2026
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Children walked among adults who shared sweets from their pockets.
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Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Avoid sweets — not just for your health but because of your wallet.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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The market didn’t state an end date for those pumpkin sweets.
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Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Bulk foods are great for making snacks, smoothies, sweets, and more.
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Gia Mora,
Treehugger,
7 Aug. 2025
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There were a lot of sweets out back though, so there was a real sugar high.
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Stephanie Petit,
Peoplemag,
27 Dec. 2023
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Why does the Middle East have so many good sweets?
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Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Baking sweets to treat your neighbors.
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Jackie Borchardt,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Dec. 2025
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In the morning, guests can choose from a range of breads, pastries and sweets.
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Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Another one had all these sweets on it with cute pink candies.
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Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Oct. 2023
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But data shows which sweets are the most popular this time of year.
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Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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These pretty handheld sweets look like a party on a plate.
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Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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There will be games and face painting for the kids, ice cream and sweets, as well as popcorn.
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Sam Boyer,
cleveland,
11 Aug. 2023
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You may be less tempted to eat as many sweets if your body is satisfied.
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Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
18 Dec. 2025
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Among a sea of casseroles and sweets, a big bowl of fresh fruit is always welcome at church events.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Among a sea of casseroles and sweets, a big bowl of fresh fruit is always welcome at church events.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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Among a sea of casseroles and sweets, a big bowl of fresh fruit is always welcome at church events.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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That said, Americans aren’t ready to give up their sweets.
—
Melinda Yao,
NBC news,
29 Oct. 2025
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Watch pastry chefs craft eye-popping sweets or join them for a cooking class.
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Liz Biro,
Indianapolis Star,
31 Dec. 2019
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