as in nicely
in a pleasing way
a sweetly silly summer movie
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Recent Examples of sweetly
White sweetly shouted out Timlin at the Golden Globes in January 2023.
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Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
That sense of modernity has sometimes felt absent from the movies’ sweetly old-fashioned world, which features pull-string cowboy dolls and a shiny spaceman action figure.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
With Sonja Tyspin’s cinematography imbuing an innocent, sensual curiosity, Kiyoko sweetly conveys the awkward thrill of fledgling emotions.
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Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Inside, the cabin is compact, tight, orderly and sweetly finished.
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Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Colin sweetly shouted out his sister in his acceptance speech for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Tess and DeeDee are both button-cute characters, and Minj’s cornpone enthusiasm balances sweetly with Jujubee’s naïvete.
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Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
10 June 2026
While speaking with Fox News Digital on the red carpet, the couple sweetly bounced thoughts off one another while reflecting on their whirlwind wedding week and settling into married life.
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Danielle Minnetian , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
This is not only a hit with the kids, but with the adults in the room who are sweetly sentimental about their favorite kid beverage.
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Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
That sense of modernity has sometimes felt absent from the movies’ sweetly old-fashioned world, which features pull-string cowboy dolls and a shiny spaceman action figure.
—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
With Sonja Tyspin’s cinematography imbuing an innocent, sensual curiosity, Kiyoko sweetly conveys the awkward thrill of fledgling emotions.
—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Inside, the cabin is compact, tight, orderly and sweetly finished.
—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Colin sweetly shouted out his sister in his acceptance speech for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards.
—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Tess and DeeDee are both button-cute characters, and Minj’s cornpone enthusiasm balances sweetly with Jujubee’s naïvete.
—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
10 June 2026
While speaking with Fox News Digital on the red carpet, the couple sweetly bounced thoughts off one another while reflecting on their whirlwind wedding week and settling into married life.
—
Danielle Minnetian , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
This is not only a hit with the kids, but with the adults in the room who are sweetly sentimental about their favorite kid beverage.
—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetly
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When our expert reviewed it, the XPS 14 Premium's Intel Core Ultra 7 processor held up nicely in our performance tests, where the 32GB of RAM definitely came in clutch.
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As a bonus, this salad is make-ahead friendly, and the carrots soften nicely in the fridge for a day or two.
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This special recipe has not one, but two fresh fruit fillings—oh, and a deliciously creamy mascarpone frosting.
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Amazon’s Fourth of July Sale ends in a few days, so make sure to snap up these incredible savings on durable luggage from Samsonite, deliciously hydrating Laneige lip products, and more.
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That verdant vista of a piece of ancient, intricate architecture centered me in storied Osaka and proved a delightfully consistent through line for my stay.
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Promise David’s goal for the co-hosts was delightfully executed but this game raised some questions for Jesse Marsch ahead of the knockouts.
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Both of these options worked great for me.
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Any greens work great here, but my family loves the crunchiness of iceberg and romaine here.
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Below, browse through lots of loafers fit for easy summer dressing and well beyond.
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In a statement, an AT&T spokesperson said modern alternatives to copper hold up better during disasters and said landline service wouldn’t be discontinued until at least June 1, 2027.
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To that end, here’s a selection of the best (and most enjoyably bad) literary film and TV coming to streaming services this month.
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Li’s enjoyably dynamic heroine, constantly planning three steps ahead to charm her way into a crucial meeting with Christopher or shake off a ruthless fixer (Lee Jae-yoon), ensures there’s always another big plot turn coming around the bend.
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Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.
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Recipe information Mix together 1 medium red onion, finely chopped, ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp.
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The effect is charmingly chic (and, it must be said, perfect for a summer wedding or a Euro vacation).
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Castro again works with cinematographer Barton Cortright to craft lush images that certainly evoke the illusion of celluloid, lending the movie a nostalgic, charmingly retro take on sexuality and an idyllic view of open-air cruising.
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“Sweetly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetly. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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