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to talk about or describe (something) in a way that makes it seem more pleasant or acceptable than it is
textbooks that sugarcoat history She has very strong opinions, and she doesn't try to sugarcoat them.
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Recent Examples of sugarcoat
Without sugarcoating it, this is essentially a clone of Apple's Magic Keyboard.
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Ben Sin, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Randy Travis Recalls His Stormy Path from Catfish Cook to Country Music Hero
Walker and Mary Travis promise the movie won’t sugarcoat any of the trials.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Don’t spin the news; don’t sugarcoat the tough parts—and do celebrate their efforts in making change happen.
—Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Commendably, neither the movie nor the actor sugarcoat the abrasiveness of a creative genius whose insensitivity toward people close to him often stands in stark contrast to the humanity in his songs.
—Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
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Ben Sin, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Randy Travis Recalls His Stormy Path from Catfish Cook to Country Music Hero
Walker and Mary Travis promise the movie won’t sugarcoat any of the trials.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Don’t spin the news; don’t sugarcoat the tough parts—and do celebrate their efforts in making change happen.
—Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Commendably, neither the movie nor the actor sugarcoat the abrasiveness of a creative genius whose insensitivity toward people close to him often stands in stark contrast to the humanity in his songs.
—Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugarcoat
Verb
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This is something Jordan has previously pointed out, explaining that teens can simply sign up for platforms with a false birthdate.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2025
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And as one Redditor explained, Quito is a great option.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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The law was originally justified as helping to ensure worker safety on the job, prior to the establishment of federal and state labor protections.—
John Faso,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
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High-stakes use cases might justify a premium model, while simpler tasks could be served by more affordable options.—
Roman Vorel,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Until Henry momentarily excuses himself from the table, that is, and the person or persons behind these winky-wink messages tell her to poison Henry ASAP or the menacing guy currently hiding in her apartment will kill her boy.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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The 2025 Masters is here, and more than Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele will be on display this week at Augusta National Golf Club for all the fans — excuse us, patrons — to bear witness to.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Sugarcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugarcoat. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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