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Recent Examples of sweeten
This pie comprises a rich bittersweet chocolate pudding topped with sweetened, toasted coconut and pecans, all served up in a flaky buttery pie crust.
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Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
Dover’s active portfolio management and commitment to capital returns sweeten the investment case.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024
Here’s one TikTok fluffy popcorn recipe that goes heavy on the candy instead of using cake mix to sweeten the concoction.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 18 Oct. 2024
The trio’s compensation was sweetened in June to reflect their new roles, including an increase in their target annual cash bonuses under the company’s short-term incentive plan by an additional 100% of their annual base salaries.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
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Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
Dover’s active portfolio management and commitment to capital returns sweeten the investment case.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024
Here’s one TikTok fluffy popcorn recipe that goes heavy on the candy instead of using cake mix to sweeten the concoction.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 18 Oct. 2024
The trio’s compensation was sweetened in June to reflect their new roles, including an increase in their target annual cash bonuses under the company’s short-term incentive plan by an additional 100% of their annual base salaries.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweeten
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Give the gift of a candle shaped like a cronut or one that smells like all their favorite festive winter treats rolled into one, with notes of gingerbread, cinnamon, candied orange peel, and vanilla.Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 21 Nov. 2024
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Ruby colored in the glass, this delightful wine has aromas of cranberry, cherry, and pomegranate that pave the way for silky tannins wrapped around flavors of cherry, candied orange peel, and brown baking spices.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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Perfect pairings: As an Eau de Toilette, Cherry Blossom benefits significantly from thoughtful layering to enhance its delicate nature and extend its presence throughout the day.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Nov. 2024
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According to a press release, Kings Island's new family-friendly entertainment is part of a $1 billion investment that Six Flags is making over the next two years to enhance the guest experience at its 42 parks.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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To improve insulin sensitivity: Diabetes is a huge threat.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Following the explosion and the resulting fire, a man and woman in their 70s were hospitalized in serious condition with severe burns, although both had improved by Wednesday afternoon to stable condition, Allen said.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Other stars spruce it up a bit … and probably for a lot less money.Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
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Using these picture modes should spruce things up enough for most viewers with any modern TV from brands like Sony, Samsung, Hisense, TCL, LG, and Roku.Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Sweeten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeten. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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