Thesaurus results for SWEETENED

sweetened

verb

past tense of sweeten

as in candied

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 sweetened 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 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 Its deep pool of corporate customers willing to purchase premium seating and sponsorship packages sweetened the deal. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 31 July 2026 It’s then stuffed with a soft, savory beef filling that’s loaded with natural roast beef flavor and sweetened with molasses. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026 This hot sauce company dates back to 1928, and since its founding has expanded their line of products to include variations on the original hot sauce, some sweetened with honey and other infused with garlic. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026 Klein saw the gap and built the brand around chewing gum sweetened with xylitol instead. — Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 17 July 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

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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

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For daily family casual gaming scenarios, the M7SG is equipped with exclusive Game Mode Plus and enhanced Game Bar, supporting VRR variable refresh rate and ALLM automatic low-latency mode.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
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

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