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
An order of churro French toast ($14) came with ample strawberries, candied pecans and a cinnamon Biscoff drizzle. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026 Baking bread with a zesty hint of lemon peel intermixed with complex notes of chamomile and candied violets. — Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Noun
Costs ticked lower last month for cheese, salad dressing and candy, among other foods. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 Visitors on event days can explore the Trick-or-Treat Trail with 12 candy stations. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 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
  • Direct, full sun is essential to trigger fruit production and sweeten the figs.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Aug. 2026
  • And to sweeten the deal, Margot Robbie and Jennifer Lawrence are also fans of the pull-on jeans style.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweeten
Noun
  • Most people can consume a moderate amount of chocolate with little or no harm, while some consume too much and others need to avoid it for medical reasons.
    — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Traditional toile patterns tend to tap bold blues and greens, but the chocolate hue is a decidedly autumnal shade.
    — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of chocolate
Verb
  • If your outdoor space has been looking a little tired from the summer sun and storms, consider this your sign to spruce things up before the next season is in full swing.
    — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of spruce
Noun
  • Every sniff and sip unlocks a new avenue of flavor, from sugary sweets to citrus to orchard fruit to earthiness and herbal spice.
    — Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Here are the 18 snacks and sweets that delivered on taste and innovation.
    — Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweet
Verb
  • The upgrade focuses on the aircraft’s mission systems, combining new hardware and software to improve situational awareness and reduce the workload on its crew.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
  • But with races like the one in Alaska, the party sees an opportunity to improve its chances.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of improve
Noun
  • The thirty-something is an online auction maestro, broadcasting to a few dozen people competing to buy confections with the swipe of a finger.
    — Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
  • On the side, Smith blends milkshakes and scoops frozen confections for around $17 an hour, one day a week.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of confection
Verb
  • Our philosophy has always been to remain thoughtful, ensuring every addition feels intentional and enhances the overall guest experience.
    — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • These sleek sneakers are made with layers of contoured cushioning to mold to your feet, a rubber sole with traction to stabilize, and two different lace options to customize your look and enhance comfort.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhance
Noun
  • The desserts play with the connections between Mister Tiger and its neighbors.
    — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Few things feel as decadent as a rich meal or dessert—but even the butter dishes that house the starring ingredient for these dishes can feel like an indulgence.
    — Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of dessert

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“Candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candy. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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