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 The Warriors would surely need to sweeten the deal with draft picks, considering Butler is currently rehabbing an ACL tear. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 Hinduism is a narrative religion; its mercurial wisdom is lightened and sweetened by stories, softened by ambiguities, sharpened by paradoxes. — Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026 While Samoskevich isn’t directly involved in a deal that nets Florida either of those players — or another potential star — the draft capital the Panthers acquired could be used to sweeten a deal further down the road. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 June 2026 Without the match sweetening the deal, the argument for prioritizing retirement contributions over debt payoff weakens somewhat — though the tax deduction on traditional 401(k) contributions still has value. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sweeten

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Baking bread with a zesty hint of lemon peel intermixed with complex notes of chamomile and candied violets.

— Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Most candied nut recipes call for a low-and-slow bake in the oven, but this recipe cooks quickly on the stove.

— Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 23 June 2026

Definition of candy

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More than 30 Will County schools will receive funds to enhance security thanks to $129,777 in grants awarded by the county from the state’s cannabis sales tax revenue.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.

— STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026

Definition of enhance

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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
And these pieces don’t need much to spruce them up either.

— Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 20 June 2026

Definition of spruce

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