bittersweet
Example Sentences
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I love salty, earthy, nutty and bittersweet toppings, like nut butters, funky cheeses and dark chocolate.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Hoxby said the hype around GTA 6's recent pre-order campaign had been "bittersweet" for him as someone who had worked on the game.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
The move is a bittersweet moment for the Korean community.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
Summer’s always been a time for bittersweet music for me.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026
Every night of their lives they’d gone to sleep to that crackling hiss and that bittersweet tang of woodsmoke.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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