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Recent Examples of candy
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
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The law bans several synthetic dyes, including Red 40 and Yellow 5, from most K-12 school meals and vending machines, while also restricting SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy products such as soda and candy.
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Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
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Verb
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
Noun
On July 18, which is National Sour Candy Day, Candycopia will attempt to set the world record for the world’s largest sour candy tasting.
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Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The law bans several synthetic dyes, including Red 40 and Yellow 5, from most K-12 school meals and vending machines, while also restricting SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy products such as soda and candy.
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Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candy
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Cooks use honey to sweeten and moisten baked goods, mellow vinaigrettes, and balance sweet-and-sour sauces.
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While Samoskevich isn’t directly involved in a deal that nets Florida either of those players — or another potential star — the draft capital the Panthers acquired could be used to sweeten a deal further down the road.
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Top these soft cookies with creamy chocolate frosting.
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In the sneak peek, Nahmias showed the silhouette in a tonal chocolate brown colorway featuring a lighter brown formstrip on the side of the shoe, a green suede with yellow formstrip as well as an electric blue version with yellow accents.
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And these pieces don’t need much to spruce them up either.
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The 34-mile road winds through several ecosystems from cove hardwood to northern hardwood to pine oak to spruce fir.
Noun
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Kanaal is king for indulging elevenses hunger pangs, providing cakes, cookies, tea, coffee, and made-to-order traditional Dutch sweets including stroopwafles and puffertjes.
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Some sweets are sold on the food side, as well.
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For example, a recent study found that remote workers coming to the office one day a month increases productivity by 8% and cuts attrition by a third while boosting job satisfaction and improving communication.
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If feedback stings, take a breath, separate taste from task, and keep what improves the result.
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Add some patriotic flair to the party with this confection that comes in an iconic red, white, and blue color scheme derived from vegetable juice, spirulina, and annatto extract.
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Make sure to grab a Margarita Donut or some other crazy confection from The Donut Experiment for breakfast.
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This may sound like a minor detail, but cabin location can enhance the overall journey.
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In addition to its instant, complexion-enhancing tint, the formula contains skin care ingredients lauded for their smoothing, quenching properties.
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For every Founding Father looking to free the colonies from British tyranny, there was a Larry (often called Lawrence here) who suggests that sharing desserts and umbrellas should be prohibited by the Declaration of Independence.
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Shouldn’t all of our desserts be able to play Kenny Loggins songs at this point?
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“Candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candy. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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