sugarcoat

Example Sentences

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Despite their clear affection for these women, the Dardenne brothers never sugarcoat their characters’ unenviable circumstance or latch onto phony bromides to alleviate our anxiety.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

“No way to sugarcoat it: The S&P 500 is expensive,” BofA Securities wrote in a Dec. 31 research note.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

“I don’t want to sugarcoat it: The challenges are considerable, and COP30 won’t put the world on track for 1.5 °C,” said Anna Aberg, research fellow, at think tank Chatham House’s Environment and Society Center.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

Sanderson, however, did not sugarcoat what is at stake for Chelsea, nor the pressure on the shoulders of a team backed by huge investment - but without a European title.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025

“Thanks. We’ll go peep,” Sean said, never one to sugarcoat his displeasure at the hypocrisies of high school nonsense.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan