as in sweetened
to make more desirable
the publisher hopes the flashy cover will candy up the novel for impulse buyers
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Recent Examples of candied
Look for notes of toffee, caramel, figs, and candied fruit on the palate.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
Feed a crowd at a Norwegian match with this recipe that uses candied orange peels, fresh orange zest and dark chocolate for a little sweetness no matter how the match is going.
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Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
The breakfast menu includes the regular items plus bacon-cheddar biscuits with sausage gravy and candied jalapeño, blueberry pancakes, the ubiquitous avocado toast and juices.
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Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Crystallized or candied ginger is made by cooking fresh ginger in sugar syrup.
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Kelsey Ogletree,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
Feed a crowd at a Norwegian match with this recipe that uses candied orange peels, fresh orange zest and dark chocolate for a little sweetness no matter how the match is going.
—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
The breakfast menu includes the regular items plus bacon-cheddar biscuits with sausage gravy and candied jalapeño, blueberry pancakes, the ubiquitous avocado toast and juices.
—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Crystallized or candied ginger is made by cooking fresh ginger in sugar syrup.
—
Kelsey Ogletree,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for candied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for candied
sweetened
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Some Cuban Americans drink a version of mate that's sweetened and carbonated.
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Baklawa is the Lebanese version of the Greek baklava—a bit lighter and crispier, and sweetened with floral or citrus notes rather than honey.
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“Candied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candied. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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