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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
Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The marigolds will also keep deer and rabbits away, both of which love to feast on sweet summer strawberries.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Customers can expect the bakery’s signature items, from savory quiches to pot pies and seasonal sweets.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The addition of a deeply hued wine reduction, like balsamic vinegar from another world, tames what could have been a dish that ate too sweet.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The marigolds will also keep deer and rabbits away, both of which love to feast on sweet summer strawberries.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Don’t forget to take a photo on the famous Queen Emma Bridge, a long pontoon bridge that crosses the natural harbor, between bites of sweets made by native Curaçaoans.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Customers can expect the bakery’s signature items, from savory quiches to pot pies and seasonal sweets.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweet
Adjective
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This adorable tank top is extremely breathable and lightweight, featuring a ruffle trim along the shoulders and neckline.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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The New Girl alum, 46, posted an Instagram carousel, including adorable photos of her and Scott together.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Houston is a mecca for high-calorie delicious meals.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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But, the second, is that marigolds will make your carrots sweeter and more delicious thanks to increasing the carotenoid content and sugars within the carrots.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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According to background information shared with press, the Aleutian Lady was equipped with cameras at the time of the incident, but it will not be shown on the show out of respect for his family and loved ones.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The fragrant white, pink, or purple flower clusters appear in spring.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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With fragrant blooms in spring, lush green leaves in summer, and vibrant red, orange, and gold foliage in fall, cherry trees create a beautiful refuge.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The architecture reflects that stately sensibility, with a classic Colonial Revival facade that gives way to interiors scaled for both gracious entertaining and relaxed family living.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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Polished, gracious — with a shadow just beneath the surface.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Creative desserts were added in late 2025, like a matcha-and-fig leaf gateaux served with green apple sorbet, and blood orange-and-yuza espuma, a fluffy citrus confection that hides a surprise of chocolate olive oil pieces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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For those general reasons, the aérOnde from designer and CEO Jérôme Delamare is a very tasty confection indeed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Apr. 2026
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This darling wooden fence is perfect for small spaces.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Anthropic is emerging as another major market darling, particularly among institutional investors.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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From then on, the storytelling goes slack and perfunctory as sharks swarm and chomp on passengers and crew clinging for dear lives on rafts or slabs of plane wreckage.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mark Mardini became a dear friend.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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