SWEET TOOTH Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

sweet tooth

noun

Definition of sweet tooth

as in craving

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Recent Examples of sweet tooth Indulge In Dessert At Blue Rooster Bake Shop Your sweet tooth will be more than satisfied at Blue Rooster Bake Shop. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026 An ultimate treat for those like me, who always look to satisfy their sweet tooth. — Bianca Harris, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 Charlotte is blessed with a bounty of bakeries stocking fresh cakes, cupcakes, croissants and other treats to soothe your sweet tooth. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026 Coral Springs residents with a sweet tooth will soon have a new place to snag treats, drinks and snacks. — Allison Beck, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sweet tooth

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Noun

Ladybird Taco started with a breakfast craving, a homemade tortilla and a chance encounter that changed everything.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
And, later, a midnight snack of lobster rolls, hot dogs, and pizzas certainly quashed any late-night cravings.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of craving

Noun

He was released in February 2023 after going on hunger strike.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026
He was accused of not providing food or medications to Maier for multiple days before his death and not properly following the prison's policy for documenting a hunger strike.

— Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of hunger strike

Noun

Runa’s death was attributed to malnutrition due to an eating disorder.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Essence Gill-Harris died on March 3 from acute and chronic neglect, including malnutrition and dehydration, according to the city Medical Examiner.

— Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of malnutrition

Noun

Some said the town was on the verge of starvation and residents were relying on homegrown produce to survive.

— Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
These included important reporting about resignations, behind-the-scenes arguments, and diplomatic cables about matters such as mass starvation in Gaza.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of starvation

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