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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
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
This hybrid offers a balanced high that’s both relaxing and energizing, with a sweet berry aroma that’s highly prized.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
Jordan Greene, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Have Breakfast at a Market Start your day with a selection of sweets from Patisserie Bennis, a family-run bakery in the Habous neighborhood where locals buy sweet and savory treats by the kilo.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2025
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Adjective
My personal favorite was the delicately sweet and chewy shrimp egg roll (three for $7 or six for $13) with rice.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
This hybrid offers a balanced high that’s both relaxing and energizing, with a sweet berry aroma that’s highly prized.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
Noun
Every year, when Easter time arrives, Alvarez says her grandma gives up sweets — specifically chocolate.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Have Breakfast at a Market Start your day with a selection of sweets from Patisserie Bennis, a family-run bakery in the Habous neighborhood where locals buy sweet and savory treats by the kilo.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2025
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Adjective
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Here is what the judges had to say: A fragrant embrace of baked sesame pastry and sweet cream cheese greets the senses, leading to a sumptuous palate of toffee, baked apple, and anise, all wrapped in a silky texture.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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From colorful blooms to fill your summer tablescapes to warm weather veggies to fragrant herbs, there are a variety of companion plants that are perfect partners for basil.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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Its three-stateroom design lets owners and guests can enjoy weekend cruising, while the exterior promotes gracious outdoor living in the large beach-club area, or up on the sport bridge.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
28 May 2025
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But Bill Fox fans are a kind of a tribe, and Hagan was as gracious as could be.—
Nate Rogers,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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Sienna, 8, wore her hair in adorable pigtails while Ciara wore a middle part with loose curls pulled back.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
4 June 2025
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Ashley Johnson, who played the adorable tyke Chrissy Seaver on two seasons of Growing Pains, stopped by the Pod Meets World recording studio to chat with Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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My favorite way to use it up is by making zucchini butter—a luscious, versatile spread that is just as delicious on sandwiches as it is tossed with pasta.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Fried rice is delicious on its own, but a block of extra-firm tofu can make this dish significantly more substantial and filling.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
30 May 2025
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The post’s image showed Duff smiling while carrying the detailed pink confection, complete with large googly eyes.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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But a number of its confections include artificial colors such as Yellow 5 and Red 40.—
Tribune News Service,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2025
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Harley has become something of a darling in the wake of his success at the 4 Nations Face-Off, and after eating massive minutes with Heiskanen out injured.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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LuPone is the darling of Broadway, her standout turns as Eva Perón in Evita and Rose in Gypsy paving the way for an illustrious career onstage and near-constant run-ins with her stage-sharers.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
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The beloved slugger known as Big Papi built this contemporary estate, located in the Pinecrest area of Miami-Dade County, from scratch.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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The beloved actor died from cardiac arrest, according to a death certificate released by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and obtained by TMZ.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Hercule Studio also carries other accessories like comfort pads, carrying straps, and aromatic mat sanitizers.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Plumes of aromatic smoke float over the pool bowl, which is still getting some action.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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