sweet spot
Americannoun
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Sports. the spot on a club, racket, bat, etc., where a ball is most effectively hit.
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a point, range, or particular set of conditions that will achieve the most desirable or effective outcome.
The trick is finding the sweet spot between making the puzzle challenging but not impossible.
noun
Etymology
Origin of sweet spot
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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Siles sees a sweet spot in engaging Gen Z in events that offer in-person connection in a more social, cultural setting.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
“A soft but not too soft number would be the sweet spot for the markets,” Jefferies’ Mohit Kumar said in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Another angle: Tax-free bond yields are in a sweet spot.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
"There's no choice between things like IP protection and AI, or economic growth and growing AI. You've got to get the sweet spot where you get them both in the same place," McDonald said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
“This would be a sweet spot for a music video.”
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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