Thesaurus results for SWEETEN

sweeten

verb

ˈswē-tᵊn

Definition of sweeten

as in to candy

to make more desirable we really want you to work for our company—what can we do to sweeten the job offer?

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Recent Examples of sweeten That’s probably thanks to the fact that the bar isn’t sweetened with stevia, sugar alcohols, or monk fruit, but rather a combination of real maple syrup and honey. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026 Building off the evaluator’s assessment, the Braves would probably need to add a Connor Essenburg or an Isaiah Drake to sweeten the offer. — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 31 July 2026 An at-home device lets users build treatment into their routine consistently, which is often what drives the best outcomes and warranties can sweeten the deal, as with the CHROMA Skin Tech mask's two-year coverage. — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Its deep pool of corporate customers willing to purchase premium seating and sponsorship packages sweetened the deal. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sweeten

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In a large serving bowl, combine the strawberries, spinach, arugula, goat cheese, and candied pecans.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
The linguine with tenerumi (a local vegetable), candied tomato, and Sciacca prawn tartare is a standout.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of candy

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Meta agreed to impose changes including a default two-hour daily time limit for teens across Facebook and Instagram, muted notifications during school hours, and enhanced parental controls, with more updates potentially on the horizon.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Leaders must prioritize building cognitive and identity infrastructure, focusing on *how* people think and their self-authorship, ensuring AI enhances human judgment rather than standardizing it.

— Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of enhance

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Pawloski said Amazon seemed to invest fewer resources into improving MTurk at the same time as more data labeling services arrived, causing many turkers to shift to competing platforms.

— Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
This non-greasy, lightweight formula improves scalp health to promote healthy, thicker, and faster hair growth.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of improve

Verb

If your outdoor space has been looking a little tired from the summer sun and storms, consider this your sign to spruce things up before the next season is in full swing.

— Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026
Prince Harry even spruced the place up to Meghan’s liking while the couple was dating, per People, and proposed to her in the walled garden outside of the cottage in 2017.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 June 2026

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