sweetness and light
Example Sentences
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She swept into the 2024 world championships -- and all seemed sweetness and light between her and Braisat-Bouchez, who was also on the team -- as if she had never been away.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
It was the deep soul era—but it was not all sweetness and light.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025
Florida’s other Republican senator, Marco Rubio, delivered a speech filled with sweetness and light.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2024
"She might be all sweetness and light, but that girl can party, don't think she can't," Ant said.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2024
Jethro was not yet in any mood approaching perfect sweetness and light.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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