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
And classic cheesecake benefits from orange marmalade and candied pistachio crumbles. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 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
Noun
With the candy-floss hair and knock-‘em-out curves, Dolly Parton has made a living off her bawdy, larger-than-life image. — Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Created by bartender Bradleigh Mobley at Bayonet in Birmingham (one of our Best New Restaurants of 2026), the drink calls upon the nostalgia of Nerds candy to create a zippy yet balanced drink that’s undeniably entertaining. — Bradleigh Mobley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 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
  • To sweeten the deal, Best Buy has it for a jaw-dropping 48% off, saving you $620 for a limited time.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Many caloric or sugar-sweetened beverages don’t offer healthy benefits and can lead to weight gain, which can stress your kidneys and speed up kidney disease progression.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweeten
Noun
  • Following the final bows by the cast, Parton received another surprise when a large tiered chocolate birthday cake was brought to the stage, wheeled out on one of the office desks used as part of the show.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • For a local sampling, follow the Franschhoek Artisan Food Route for the finest olives, cheeses, chocolates, charcuterie, and artisanal breads South Africa has to offer.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 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
  • The next day, Mladic's forces were filmed handing out sweets to children, promising their safe passage.
    — Ivana Sekularac, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • For many people, the drawers full of sweets in the Brittany Mahomes video are the stuff of dreams.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweet
Verb
  • Pawloski said Amazon seemed to invest fewer resources into improving MTurk at the same time as more data labeling services arrived, causing many turkers to shift to competing platforms.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • This non-greasy, lightweight formula improves scalp health to promote healthy, thicker, and faster hair growth.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 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
  • Meta agreed to impose changes including a default two-hour daily time limit for teens across Facebook and Instagram, muted notifications during school hours, and enhanced parental controls, with more updates potentially on the horizon.
    — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Leaders must prioritize building cognitive and identity infrastructure, focusing on *how* people think and their self-authorship, ensuring AI enhances human judgment rather than standardizing it.
    — Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhance
Noun
  • The chain also unveiled four new, limited-time drinks inspired by the Italian dessert tiramisu – a Tiramisu Cloud Latte, Tiramisu Shakin' Espresso, Tiramisu Marshmallow Matcha and a Tiramisu Protein Latte.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • It‘s also, it should be noted, one of the best values at the resort for a dessert item.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of dessert

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“Candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candy. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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