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
It is a bittersweet end but part of the season, the book suggests with a good-natured shrug.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
To many Singaporeans, Dear You is a bittersweet journey into their own past, told in a tongue that has crossed the seas and entered a new era.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
The move is a bittersweet moment for the Korean community.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
His kiss is feather-light, and there is a kind of beautiful and bittersweet magic in it.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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