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Recent Examples of candy
Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Black Sesame, Berry, Coconut and Chocolate are the primary flavors along with a line of protein granolas, granola bars, candied nuts, and to-go packs, all sweetened with unrefined sugar, maple syrup and monk fruit.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
District 148 opposition Two people spoke during the public comment period Tuesday, with one person supporting the board and even passing out candy to the table, and the other denouncing the salary increase.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Dessert—an apple candied with rose petals, gleaming like a jewel—proved impossible to resist.
—Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Black Sesame, Berry, Coconut and Chocolate are the primary flavors along with a line of protein granolas, granola bars, candied nuts, and to-go packs, all sweetened with unrefined sugar, maple syrup and monk fruit.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
Not sure who the porcine pop star is? Percy Pig is one of the United Kingdom’s most popular candies, a berry and grape flavored gummy that reportedly sells more than 20 million bags a year in the UK — about 38 bags a minute, according to All Recipes.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
District 148 opposition Two people spoke during the public comment period Tuesday, with one person supporting the board and even passing out candy to the table, and the other denouncing the salary increase.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candy
Verb
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Rather than burning some of their assets to acquire a star, the Nets could take the opposite approach and serve as a salary dumping ground as long as other teams were willing to include draft picks and/or young prospects to sweeten the deal.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The rhubarb juices add just enough sweetness to perfectly sweeten the plain yogurt without having to add any honey.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Of course, being full has never stopped us from ordering dessert.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Ginori 1735 floral dessert plate $150 CABANA A Ginori exclusive for Cabana, the floral pattern on this plate is a nod to the gentle nature of watercolors.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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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Pick from a number of different toppings to spruce it up, but if your stomach is feeling a little uneasy, order a plain bowl to help settle it down.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Some of our favorite Passover desserts are no-cook sweets like our date and chocolate balls.—
Yakir Levy,
Oc Register,
2 Apr. 2025
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Kudos on cutting back on sweets and prioritizing your health.—
ESSENCE Lifestyle,
Essence,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The medications can offer benefits for people with type 2 diabetes, such as improving glycemic control, insulin activity, curbing post-meal blood sugar spikes, and protecting the heart and kidneys, Basina said.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Last week, Wall Street saw its worst week in five years in response to the news, as economists warn of a potential recession if conditions do not improve.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 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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By implementing regenerative agricultural practices, SRI focuses on enhancing soil health, conserving biodiversity, reducing chemical dependency, and promoting water conservation.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Multimillion-dollar residences on the stylish Soho strip enhance the neighborhood’s offerings, providing residents with unmatched dwellings.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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