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bittersweet

[bit-er-sweet, bit-er-sweet, bit-er-sweet] / ˌbɪt ərˈswit, ˈbɪt ərˌswit, ˈbɪt ərˌswit /
ADJECTIVE
affecting
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unaffecting






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In separate interviews, Mundy, Lindelof and King discussed the “Lanterns” finale, Stewart and Jordan’s bittersweet reconciliation and the show’s fiercely protective mothers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

Released last October, the bittersweet song details Langley's suspicions that her boyfriend is about to run off with another woman.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

What about both movies called “The Illusionist” — the bittersweet French animated one about an aging magician and the Edward Norton one in which he is also, confusingly, a magician?

From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026

As Palestinian football officially resumed this week, his return to the stadium proved bittersweet.

From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026

My bittersweet memory: Jason and I are six or seven, grocery shopping with my mom.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead




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