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Recent Examples of candy
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
One of the plastic Padres helmet cups serves as the cup for a bed of vanilla wafer cookies, topped with banana pudding, glazed banana slices and candied nuts.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Instead of alcohol, Kristen has introduced us to candy.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
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Verb
The nose features brown sugar, chocolate, candied citrus zest, and a pervasive cold smoke.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
One of the plastic Padres helmet cups serves as the cup for a bed of vanilla wafer cookies, topped with banana pudding, glazed banana slices and candied nuts.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
Complete Ban On Hemp THC As originally considered by the House, SB 3 would regulate consumable hemp products including a ban on vapes, snacks and candies, which critics say are attractive to children and pose a risk of accidental consumption.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Instead of alcohol, Kristen has introduced us to candy.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candy
Verb
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Setting the story on the moon of Elpis also helped sweeten the deal and give Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel a unique vibe.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
22 May 2025
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Shake Shack's seasonal menu launched on May 20 and includes Spicy Fries and a special line-up of frozen custard shakes to sweeten your summer meal.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The menu also offers classic Italian dishes, antipasti, thin-crust pizzas and signature desserts like Nutella pizza.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Use that hot grill to make the perfect summer dessert.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Whether your patio could use sprucing or your living room needs reinvigorating, doing home makeovers on a budget is tough.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
22 May 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
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Between sips, savor hearty traditional dishes, inventive tapas, artisanal cheeses, mouthwatering sweets—whether in an intimate dining room or at an elegant picnic among the vineyards.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
15 May 2025
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Every year, when Easter time arrives, Alvarez says her grandma gives up sweets — specifically chocolate.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Trump 100 days: Former president's success created measuring stick for future leaders From Trump to Reagan: Their first 100 days Trump promised to improve the economy on Day 1.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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However, the latest reports suggest that situation is improving, albeit with lowball offers.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Peer at the pendulous breasts on a Medici workshop ewer or those on a screeching siren centered on an 18th-century scalloped sweetmeat dish.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2025
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But street food vendors — with their pungent salads, oodles of noodles, and coconut sweetmeats — have lately become the target of some of the capital’s planners.—
BostonGlobe.com,
BostonGlobe.com,
15 Dec. 2019
Verb
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Britt wants to see expansions of two child care tax breaks, as she’s pushed a bipartisan measure with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) aimed at enhancing support for child and dependent care.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Its main three areas of focus revolve around advocating for the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, as well as advancing the rule of law.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
30 May 2025
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“Candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candy. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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