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verb

Definition of candy

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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Recent Examples of candy

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The linguine with tenerumi (a local vegetable), candied tomato, and Sciacca prawn tartare is a standout. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026 Sliced, candied jalapeños and mandarins offer pops of sweet, citrusy heat. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026

Noun

Ferrara last year brought out Nerds Juicy Gummy Clusters, which added a liquid center to the original two-layer candy. — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Perhaps one of the most unique Suisun Valley tasting rooms is at the famous candy maker Jelly Belly. — Nicole Findlay, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for candy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for candy

Verb

This quality of service at a massively low price is a good enough reason to make the switch, but the carrier is sweetening the pot.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
Typically made with commodity-quality beans, this potent cup is brewed in a metal pot or filtered through cloth and sweetened with panela (unrefined cane sugar).

— Nikkita Nair, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of sweeten

Noun

The 2010 film’s success is often attributed to the chocolate-and-peanut butter-like pairing of Sorkin’s earnest optimism and Fincher’s clinical cynicism.

— Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026
Instead, go for a medium chocolate brown with warm (yellow, peach or orange) undertones.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 18 Sep. 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

There was nothing that had escaped being stamped with the Festival’s ubiquitous emblem–sweets, cigarettes, perfume, even sandals–Specially designed to keep you cool and smartly shod for fun-loving Festival walking!

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
The Japan National Tourism Organization flags convenience stores as a legit part of everyday food culture, stacked with onigiri, bento boxes, trendy snacks, sweets and beverages.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of sweet

Verb

The company says this could improve system visibility while reducing downtime, warranty exposure, and costs associated with maintenance and battery augmentation.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
State agencies want to improve access to early childhood settings for children with disabilities and developmental delays.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of improve

Verb

Enduring principles can be enhanced by the essential replenishment of ideas — notions that might seem to contradict but that also sure can live in harmony.

— Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026
The project is designed to improve reliability, reduce maintenance requirements, enhance worker safety, and extend the facility’s operational life.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

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