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 While ski bums may jump at the chance to own a new build with superior access to some of Colorado’s best skiing, the Independence Townhomes are offering another perk to sweeten the deal: two lifetime Epic Passes, valid for up to 60 years. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025 Luring families to Tahiti, Paul Gauguin Cruises has sweetened the pot on three sailings this summer: Book before April 25 and your kids can both cruise and fly free. Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 26 Mar. 2025 Some builders have offered price reductions while others sweeten the deal by covering portions of closing costs or by featuring cutting-edge design details. Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 And if the pensions are sweetened for current employees’ past service, why not pay the cost in the current year? Ted Dabrowski, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sweeten
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  • The Emelia-Romagna salad has arugula, baby kale, maple balsamic onions, goat cheese, candied walnuts, crispy prosciutto di Parma and maple balsamic vinaigrette.
    McKenzie Rankin, Axios, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Their 2017 is drinking perfectly right now and has aromas of dark cherry, red raspberry, and candied orange peel.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
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  • By implementing regenerative agricultural practices, SRI focuses on enhancing soil health, conserving biodiversity, reducing chemical dependency, and promoting water conservation.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Multimillion-dollar residences on the stylish Soho strip enhance the neighborhood’s offerings, providing residents with unmatched dwellings.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
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  • The medications can offer benefits for people with type 2 diabetes, such as improving glycemic control, insulin activity, curbing post-meal blood sugar spikes, and protecting the heart and kidneys, Basina said.
    Julia Ries, Health, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Last week, Wall Street saw its worst week in five years in response to the news, as economists warn of a potential recession if conditions do not improve.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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  • Today’s Amazon deals are all about sprucing things up: your desktop setup, your tablet experience, and your audio at home or the beach.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Pick from a number of different toppings to spruce it up, but if your stomach is feeling a little uneasy, order a plain bowl to help settle it down.
    Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024

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“Sweeten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeten. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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