as in enhances
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 sweetens
From spreading atop toast to dipping strawberries, chocolate-hazelnut spread instantly sweetens and delights.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
House Family sweetens the deal with a $7 discount on bottle purchases when guests buy a $7 box of cookies.
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
The moody Moon is joining romantic Venus in your 6th House of Responsibilities, which sweetens routines and invites gentle cooperation.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
On top of a cash prize of $211,000 for gold, Poland sweetens the deal with one of the most unusual bonus packages in Olympic history.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
The outdoor garden, pool and patio space make entertaining easy, and a rare two-car garage sweetens the deal even more.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
A little bit of honey sweetens a refreshing mixture of pineapple or orange juice blended with strawberries, mango and banana for a refreshing summer drink.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 16 Jan. 2026
However, maybe New York sweetens the deal by attaching draft picks to try to get someone who can play rotational minutes.
—New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Financial cooperation sweetens the model further through local-currency settlement, RMB clearing arrangements, credit and debt swap lines, and even Panda bonds on offer.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
House Family sweetens the deal with a $7 discount on bottle purchases when guests buy a $7 box of cookies.
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
The moody Moon is joining romantic Venus in your 6th House of Responsibilities, which sweetens routines and invites gentle cooperation.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
On top of a cash prize of $211,000 for gold, Poland sweetens the deal with one of the most unusual bonus packages in Olympic history.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
The outdoor garden, pool and patio space make entertaining easy, and a rare two-car garage sweetens the deal even more.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
A little bit of honey sweetens a refreshing mixture of pineapple or orange juice blended with strawberries, mango and banana for a refreshing summer drink.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 16 Jan. 2026
However, maybe New York sweetens the deal by attaching draft picks to try to get someone who can play rotational minutes.
—New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Financial cooperation sweetens the model further through local-currency settlement, RMB clearing arrangements, credit and debt swap lines, and even Panda bonds on offer.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetens
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Jovy views emerging technology not as a replacement for creativity but as a tool that enhances it.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The transformation in Broward County proves that embracing innovation enhances safety.—
Ian Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Once soil health improves, many gardeners find that digging individual planting holes is sufficient for establishing crops.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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That said, judgments can remain valid for years and may be renewed, so if your financial situation improves later, creditors could attempt to collect at that time.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Sweetens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetens. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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