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the state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others
one sister's sweetness was offset by the other's crotchetiness
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Recent Examples of sweetness
The cannoli shells are shipped in from a vendor in New Jersey and are filled to order with a classic Sicilian-style cream with a subtle hint of orange zest and just the right amount of sweetness.
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Jamie, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
There’s a tremendous sweetness to the film and its central relationships, but the banter ping-pongs swiftly between the intimate and the darkly absurd.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The coffee blend is 100% Arabica medium roast with bold cinnamon notes and subtle vanilla sweetness, reminiscent of cereal milk, in every sip.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026
Each spoonful is balanced with a touch of onion sweetness and finished with fresh scallions for a bright, crisp contrast.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Ahead, 30 spring nail ideas to save that bring all the sweetness of the season.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness, the savory sauteed peppers and onions add vibrant color, and everything can be made ahead.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Then there’s the sweetness underneath all the temporal shenanigans and graphically bloody shootouts.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
The Irish whiskey meets you up front, its light caramel sweetness amplified by the Chartreuse, while the mid-palate goes deep with vermouth’s red fruit before handing the baton back to the Chartreuse for long finish of herbal fireworks.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
Jamie, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
There’s a tremendous sweetness to the film and its central relationships, but the banter ping-pongs swiftly between the intimate and the darkly absurd.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The coffee blend is 100% Arabica medium roast with bold cinnamon notes and subtle vanilla sweetness, reminiscent of cereal milk, in every sip.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026
Each spoonful is balanced with a touch of onion sweetness and finished with fresh scallions for a bright, crisp contrast.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Ahead, 30 spring nail ideas to save that bring all the sweetness of the season.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness, the savory sauteed peppers and onions add vibrant color, and everything can be made ahead.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Then there’s the sweetness underneath all the temporal shenanigans and graphically bloody shootouts.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
The Irish whiskey meets you up front, its light caramel sweetness amplified by the Chartreuse, while the mid-palate goes deep with vermouth’s red fruit before handing the baton back to the Chartreuse for long finish of herbal fireworks.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetness
Noun
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But despite the pleasantness, there are still some areas where the graphics are lacking.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
14 Nov. 2025
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The farmer’s tendency to pursue high yields obscured the delicate pleasantness this grape gives when handled carefully.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But one suspected the real reason for Huang’s geniality lay elsewhere.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
16 Dec. 2025
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Riley, a Northern California native, who has always exuded a Zen-like geniality, was part of a generation of young American composers who had turned away from audience-alienating atonal music, which had been proselytized by their teachers in the science-minded postwar academy.—
William Robin,
New Yorker,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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He was dressed in a T-shirt and a tracksuit jacket, and spoke with an offbeat affability—a holdover from Boulder’s hippie days.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Despite his aura of affability, D’Amaro fought to win every match.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Sweetness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetness. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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