sweet

Example Sentences

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The smoked deepens the savoriness; the sweet rounds the edges.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

In a bid to survive, theaters lowered ticket prices, introduced incentives like giveaways of dinnerware and began to sell concessions, which people previously bought from vendors or nearby sweet shops, Melnick said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Shortly after World War II had ended, the Raytheon engineer had a candy bar in his pocket when he approached a magnetron—and realized his sweet treat was melting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

If you have conviction that the war will soon be over, this trade puts you in a sweet spot.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Clare spent half his days tending to their whims, but they were a sweet little bunch—adorable, really—short pink stems topped by clusters of yellow buttons.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman