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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
Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
The Project Runway host was so proud of her son’s big moment and decided to gush about him in a sweet Instagram post on Jan. 28, featuring a video of him storming the catwalk in an all-black suit with a cutout in the back.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 Feb. 2025
Kyle Denis, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
Even when monkeys regularly steal his pedas and rasgullas, two famous regional sweets made of sugar and condensed milk.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
In the cover photo of her Instagram carousel, Lohan began with a sweet picture of her husband, Bader Shammas, holding the toddler as the father-son duo gazed into the distance at an outdoor enclosure.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
The Project Runway host was so proud of her son’s big moment and decided to gush about him in a sweet Instagram post on Jan. 28, featuring a video of him storming the catwalk in an all-black suit with a cutout in the back.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 Feb. 2025
Noun
The same shop that sells sweets also sells alcohol.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
Even when monkeys regularly steal his pedas and rasgullas, two famous regional sweets made of sugar and condensed milk.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
Adjective
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How about a strongly fragrant rose planted close to a window, or our favorite outdoor chair or bench?—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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The most fragrant lavender oil comes from a hybrid of English lavender and another lavender species, both of which are native to Mediterranean countries.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Samia is quick to accept the break-up, even gracious.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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But this gracious view has been taken to the extreme by some Americans who view Russia as a benign actor that is either incapable, uninterested or unwilling to harm the American people.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2025
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Shakira had two adorable dates: her sons Milan, 12, and Sasha, 10, who got a shout-out in her acceptance speech for best latin pop album.—
Riann Phillip,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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Best of all, it’s outfitted in an adorable heart and polka-dot pattern that’s too cute to pass up.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That would be a delicious irony — the ultimate cherry atop the revitalization cake.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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The casual dining chain's comparable sales rose a delicious 31% in its most recent quarter, parent company Brinker International reported yesterday.—
Nathan Bomey,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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Mochi is a confection made from ice cream or sorbet wrapped in a pounded sticky rice shell.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Strawberry Snowball Mochi This snowball mochi plays on the ichigo daifuku, a Japanese confection typically filled with red bean paste and a whole strawberry.—
Ingu Chen,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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That leaves the newbie, the legends, and the Academy darling.—
Jason Lamphier,
EW.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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If the past is any indication, 2025 and beyond promise to be nothing short of extraordinary for this indie darling turned entertainment powerhouse.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Though most Vornado fans are roundly—and justifiably—beloved, the Strata seems to have engendered mixed feelings among online commenters.—
Kat Merck,
WIRED,
5 Feb. 2025
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First-time filmmakers, director Rachael Abigail Holder and screenwriter Paul Zimmerman weave a low-key romantic odyssey that simmers with intimate heat while acting as a loving character study of the beloved, always evolving neighborhood.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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These picks range from sultry ouds to aromatic tea blends, proving that 2025 will be yet another interesting year in fragrance.—
Venus Wong,
refinery29.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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Each of the brand’s fragrances are made of aromatic botanical and herbaceous ingredients, plus a signature woody note.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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