candy 1 of 2

verb

Definition of candynext
as in to sweeten
to make more desirable the publisher hopes the flashy cover will candy up the novel for impulse buyers

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candy

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noun

as in chocolate

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Recent Examples of candy
Verb
There will also be concession stands offering both free and premium snacks such as popcorn, soft pretzels and candied warm nuts, plus a dedicated game-day food menu from hotel restaurant Proper Grit. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026 Look for notes of toffee, caramel, figs, and candied fruit on the palate. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
Noun
The Star-Telegram service team covered a range of stories over the past week, from a Hollywood actor’s frustration with a Paramount+ series to a new Fort Worth candy shop and renters’ rights under Texas law. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026 Caramel, nougat, and pecans combine to make a sweet and crunchy candy that travelers still seek out decades later. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for candy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for candy
  1. sweeten
  2. chocolate
  3. spruce
  4. sweet
  5. improve
  6. confection
  7. enhance
  8. dessert
Verb
  • Klein saw the gap and built the brand around chewing gum sweetened with xylitol instead.
    — Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • To sweeten the deal, Google and Cypress Creek are launching an $8 million community fund.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
Definition of sweeten
Noun
  • Growers are experimenting with commercial groves of chocolate, vanilla and coffee with some success.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • For people who do not want chocolate, Moonbrew also offers a vanilla latte and a nighttime berry beverage.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Definition of chocolate
Verb
  • Prince Harry even spruced the place up to Meghan’s liking while the couple was dating, per People, and proposed to her in the walled garden outside of the cottage in 2017.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 June 2026
  • And these pieces don’t need much to spruce them up either.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
Definition of spruce
Noun
  • Our mom emphasized healthy eating and exercise, but our dad always had tons of sweets and junk food at his house.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 24 July 2026
  • Instead of choosing one flavor of pre-packaged candy, Swedish supermarkets and candy stores have a variety of bins full of sweets for shoppers to pluck from.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Definition of sweet
Verb
  • With the aim of producing an addition 200,000 degrees beyond the 1 million already projected for 2030, the university set goals to improve its graduation rates.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • Given the tools on show in the macOS beta closely match those on iOS, coupled with Apple’s push to unify as many of its operating system features, there will be some cross-platform data to improve this part of Siri AI.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of improve
Noun
  • But don’t confuse those confections with these sweet and bright striped nails!
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 19 July 2026
  • Simmons first appeared in a commercial as the cartoon yellow confection in 1996, taking over the role from John Goodman.
    — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of confection
Verb
  • For Greece, the investment is part of a broader effort to modernize its armed forces and enhance deterrence capabilities in a region marked by persistent security concerns.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • While visual effects can enhance martial arts on screen, Wu argues that authentic filmmaking still depends on performance.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 25 July 2026
Definition of enhance
Noun
  • In a large bowl place whipped dessert topping, crushed cookies, and chocolate sprinkles.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • Despite their universal appeal, desserts are facing a crisis in many restaurants.
    — Isidoro Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of dessert

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“Candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candy. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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