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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 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 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
Tom MacKlin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Hummingbirds require a sweet nectar, however, this liquid sugar is also attractive to insects, especially ants.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
Once both men started families and had kids, sweets took on an outsized role in their daily lives.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Hyacinths with attractive pink, purple or white flowers and a sweet fragrance need more cold than Florida can provide to rebloom.
—Tom MacKlin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Hummingbirds require a sweet nectar, however, this liquid sugar is also attractive to insects, especially ants.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
From weeknight dinners to no-bake sweets, yogurt does more heavy lifting in the kitchen than almost any other dairy product.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
Once both men started families and had kids, sweets took on an outsized role in their daily lives.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
Adjective
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This sheet mask set from K-beauty brand Tonymoly has earned over 5,000 five-star ratings thanks to its adorable packaging, skin-loving formulas, and actual efficacy.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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Van Cleef & Arpels’ playful Lucky Animals collection originally debuted in 2017 and has since grown with new additions of adorable critters.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Expect a whimsical yet extensive drinks program here, including surprisingly delicious non-alcoholic cocktail concoctions.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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All of the flavors—Thousand Island dressing, Worcestershire sauce, spicy-brown mustard, hot sauce—come together in one delicious recipe.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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This Valentine’s Day, Ben Smith and Kelly Dennis will profess their love for each other — and New York City — in front of loved ones, strangers and possibly Batman.—
Andrea Sachs,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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Gavern said the online ICE detainee locator, which family members use to find loved ones, often doesn’t update when transfers occur.—
Ben Fenwick,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Feb. 2026
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Beyond those fragrant fillings was a rich history of the monastery dating to the 10th century.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Cut flowers can be both colorful and fragrant, but after a couple of weeks they are finished.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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Next on the line is a woman who is more gracious to Kendrick, but didn’t seem to get the memo that the East Coast-West Coast rivalry ended decades ago.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
6 Feb. 2026
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Just like the trains themselves, these glamorous culinary experiences are reminiscent of the golden era of travel, with gracious table-settings, intricate confections, and a leisurely, unhurried pace.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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Same—and luckily for us, the best gourmand perfumes last a lot longer than our favorite confections.—
Pia Velasco,
Allure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Available online, this generously sized Valentine’s Day gift basket is overflowing with caramel apples and confections, including chocolate and caramel pretzel rods, white chocolate mini pretzel twists, assorted caramels, and milk chocolate raspberry bark.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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The action star and Marvel darling is featured in Amazon's Super Bowl ad for its new Alexa+ system alongside his wife Elsa Pataky.—
Sarah Whitten,Sara Salinas,Sarah Jackson,Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Since its 2021 premiere, Hacks has been a major awards and critical darling, if not ratings giant, due to its sharp writing, superb performances and industry skewering.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2026
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Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dear mom.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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If the dearest gentle readers thought the lake scene in Season 4 Part 1 of Bridgerton was steamy, a new teaser has arrived to challenge that notion.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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