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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
Sofia Perez, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The store showcases Dior creations alongside the works of nine local artists and a café featuring sweet treats by Colagreco.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Jenny Porter Tilley, The Courier-Journal, 25 Nov. 2024
Experience a full English tea service with unlimited samplings of loose leaf tea, handmade tea sandwiches, nut-free scones and sweets, served on vintage dinnerware.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 17 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Both start as regular wine, to which producers add botanicals (like wormwood and quinine), extra alcohol and some kind of sweet syrup, to create a red or white version.
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Also, order appetizers, prepared sides, and sweets.
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This fragrant kit purifies the air with its Himalayan salt base while the device fills the air with one of its 10 accompanying essential oils.Annie Blackman, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
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This indulgent set includes luxurious bath salts, fragrant candles, and soothing skincare products, creating a spa-like retreat within the comfort of her home.Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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Be a gracious recipient and accept the cookies, and please call or email etc to thank her.David Chiu, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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There’s a clean California-style aesthetic with light colors, gracious rooms, high ceilings, and oversized windows that flood the rooms with natural light.Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Henson constructs an adorable miniature world for this special using a clever mix of puppets, marionettes, and animatronics, punctuated by soulful tunes by songwriter Paul Williams.EW.com, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Here's a post-Turkey Day treat: A massive Anthropologie Black Friday sale is currently underway, with lots of adorable dish sets, cozy bedding, and even a few rugs on clearance.Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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The current was muscular, the water delicious, dark blue.Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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While there's nothing better than a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup on a chilly evening, soups are an easy and delicious idea for weeknight dinners or weekend lunches.Staff Author, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Like her mother, Lila Moss was resplendent in a black beaded confection that had an air of flapper—family friend Kim Jones decreed this a trend before bowing out at Fendi—but still looked timeless for party season in 2024.Alice Newbold, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
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Fill your cart with some of our favorite finds, like this serving tray, that will elevate any tablescape, or this cake stand to display your favorite holiday confection.Jen Cason, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
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Because, usually, the enjoyable gets annoying too — like the Hawk Tuah girl becoming a media darling.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
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Nvidia absolutely crushes its Q3 earnings Nvidia’s third quarter results came in better than expected as the AI chipmaker and stock market darling beat the soaring expectations placed at its feet.BYAndrew Nusca, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
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With major discounts, this is the time to snag workout gear from Under Armour, Chelsea boots from Sam Edelman, and trendy sunglasses inspired by beloved celebs.Shalwah Evans, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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But the wreckage remains — some 243 structures destroyed, a quarter of Ventura County’s avocado groves blackened, power lines downed, miles of irrigation pipes melted ... and a beloved perennial nursery in Somis burned and nearly shuttered.Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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The device will remove all air and thus all oxygen, freezing the sad oxidation process that would turn your once delicately aromatic coffee into acrid cardboard.Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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The chocolate bars are like KitKats, but filled with pistachios and aromatic pistachio nougat.Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Sweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweet. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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