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Recent Examples of candy
Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
Most candied nut recipes call for a low-and-slow bake in the oven, but this recipe cooks quickly on the stove.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 14 Feb. 2026
Purchased by Mars two years ago, Hotel Chocolat may soon be expanding beyond Chicago, bringing elevated drinking chocolate and candy to markets across the country, according to Kelly Goering, 45, a veteran Mars executive who became the inaugural general manager of Hotel Chocolat US.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Add a forest of fruit trees including figs, lemons, oranges, grapefruit, peaches, pears and something called Buddha’s Hand, an unusual citrus tree whose fruit is often candied, but also serves as a unique and unusual adornment.
—Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
Most candied nut recipes call for a low-and-slow bake in the oven, but this recipe cooks quickly on the stove.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
Baked goods and baking ingredients are not considered candy.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 14 Feb. 2026
Purchased by Mars two years ago, Hotel Chocolat may soon be expanding beyond Chicago, bringing elevated drinking chocolate and candy to markets across the country, according to Kelly Goering, 45, a veteran Mars executive who became the inaugural general manager of Hotel Chocolat US.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candy
Verb
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The moody Moon is joining romantic Venus in your 6th House of Responsibilities, which sweetens routines and invites gentle cooperation.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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But for weeks, industry observers have been waiting for Paramount to sweeten the deal by raising its bid by $2 or $3 per share.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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High cocoa prices also have led Hershey and other manufacturers to experiment with using less chocolate in recent years.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Cheese and chocolate fondue and an entree are included in the Melting Pot’s $45 menu.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Gallagher spent the first week of December sprucing it up, artfully decorating Christmas trees and doing her best to spread holiday cheer to the house's 150 families.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
13 Dec. 2025
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Very few of today’s displays predate the 1990s, with some being renovated over the years to either spruce them up or change their theme.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
2 Dec. 2025
Noun
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But there are gems that are a Sunday afternoon drive away as well, serving up the best beef, sweets and overall experiences a Hoosier can have.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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These pastel sweets have been found in Old Country Stores for over 70 years, spanning generations of hosting, baby showers, bridal teas, and beyond.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Potential projects will demonstrate ways to improve energy utilization, process efficiency and manufacturing throughput to ensure a steady supply of extreme environment materials for industrial markets and federal agencies, according to the details available.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Reserve Jacari White led six players in double figures with 17 points for the Cavaliers (24-3, 12-2 ACC), who improved to 13-1 at home and beat the Hurricanes for the ninth time in their last 10 meetings.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Same—and luckily for us, the best gourmand perfumes last a lot longer than our favorite confections.—
Pia Velasco,
Allure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Available online, this generously sized Valentine’s Day gift basket is overflowing with caramel apples and confections, including chocolate and caramel pretzel rods, white chocolate mini pretzel twists, assorted caramels, and milk chocolate raspberry bark.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The best eyebrow pencils can help enhance your makeup look by framing your features.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
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The trilayer device design also helped the researchers develop a model for their observations and further enhance power output by tweaking salt concentrations and nanopillar structures.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The filling combines eggs, sugar, flour, vanilla, and nutmeg for a delicious dessert made from basic pantry staples.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Pecans are softer with a rich, buttery sweetness that works well in desserts and salads, while walnuts have a firmer crunch and an earthy flavor that pairs well with savory dishes and baked goods.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candy. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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