EUPHEMIZED Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

euphemized

verb

past tense of euphemize

as in sweetened

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Many caloric or sugar-sweetened beverages don’t offer healthy benefits and can lead to weight gain, which can stress your kidneys and speed up kidney disease progression.

— Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2026
The nutty richness of the sherry is immediately apparent, sweetened and charmed by the orgeat, and the sherry as much as anything is what sets the Fog Cutter apart.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026

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Despite its small stature, this mini table's design—with its dramatic sloping base and softened top—packs a punch.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
Now, after ongoing discussions with FIFA, that stance has reportedly softened, with UEFA reportedly receiving reassurances that such a project will never be attempted again.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of softened

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