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to talk about or describe (something) in a way that makes it seem more pleasant or acceptable than it is
textbooks that sugarcoat history She has very strong opinions, and she doesn't try to sugarcoat them.
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Recent Examples of sugarcoat
Miami will likely be an underdog for every game the rest of this season, and Courtney — who moved up to the big chair when veteran coach Jim Larrañaga announced his retirement on Dec. 26 — is not sugarcoating anything.
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Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
As Ian Sanders, co-founder of Riley's Way and the managing director and COO of Insight Partners, noted on a podcast, being a kind leader during a termination doesn’t mean sugarcoating the truth or avoiding difficult conversations.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
This upcoming stretch could actually be dire from a process standpoint, and there’s no point sugarcoating it.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
What captivated me about the series was its unwillingness to sugarcoat the immorality of man.
—Jason Parham, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2024
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Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
As Ian Sanders, co-founder of Riley's Way and the managing director and COO of Insight Partners, noted on a podcast, being a kind leader during a termination doesn’t mean sugarcoating the truth or avoiding difficult conversations.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
This upcoming stretch could actually be dire from a process standpoint, and there’s no point sugarcoating it.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
What captivated me about the series was its unwillingness to sugarcoat the immorality of man.
—Jason Parham, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugarcoat
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Huntsville Police Sergeant Christopher Jackson explained how the law specifically targets those who deliberately modify their vehicles to be louder.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Ray explained that the ProAngle Wig stands out in its design made for instant wear, made with high-quality manufacturing and higher density compared to others on the market.—
Fairchild Studio,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Inflation Trends The FOMC had been hoping inflation would trend closer to its 2% annual target to justify further rate cuts.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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But does his bat even justify that? Domínguez has one hit in seven at-bats so far this spring.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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While once seen as a sign of artistry, method acting had a rocky several years, with figures such as Succession’s Brian Cox decrying it and, seemingly, some of the public kicking back against its excesses, which is often used to excuse bad behavior.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The judge did not say why the juror, who owns a truck repair business, was excused.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Sugarcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugarcoat. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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