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Recent Examples of candy
Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
While some contenders tasted nearly candied, the sugar here was just enough to balance the other flavors at play.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2026
Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
This decadent cocoa cookie dough is complemented by vanilla notes from the premier white candy morsels, creating a sweet pitch-perfect duet.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
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Verb
Crystallized or candied ginger is made by cooking fresh ginger in sugar syrup.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
While some contenders tasted nearly candied, the sugar here was just enough to balance the other flavors at play.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2026
Noun
Kamayan's version is topped with a riot of candy, marshmallows, flan and ube ice cream.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
This decadent cocoa cookie dough is complemented by vanilla notes from the premier white candy morsels, creating a sweet pitch-perfect duet.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candy
Verb
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The flavors of the pineapple, grapes, bananas, cherries, and oranges start to blend with and sweeten the dressing once your salad has been in the fridge long enough.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Some Cuban Americans drink a version of mate that's sweetened and carbonated.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The breakfast buffet’s extensive sweets, candy, and chocolate fountain section is just one clear indication of that.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Like the model in the Paris show, Obama wore the skirt with a thin belt, chocolate brown T-shirt and slingback pumps.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The 34-mile road winds through several ecosystems from cove hardwood to northern hardwood to pine oak to spruce fir.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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Best Amazon Outlet Home Sales Memorial Day is the perfect time to spruce things up in and around your home.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
Noun
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The breakfast buffet’s extensive sweets, candy, and chocolate fountain section is just one clear indication of that.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Ingvar hopes that by then 150 million people a month will still be coming to a game based on matching three or more sweets in a row.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The Knicks improved to 4-0 in closeout opportunities this season, winning them all on the road.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Parents and beauty enthusiasts alike praise its ability to smooth stubborn bumps and improve skin texture.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
14 June 2026
Noun
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The resulting confection is equal parts crisp, tender and lush.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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The company's specialty nuts -- cashews, confections and snack mixes -- follow the same quality standards as its world famous Virginia Peanuts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The project in Boyle Heights would enhance bike lanes and pedestrian-level lighting and improve shading by planting more than 300 shade trees.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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While making ergonomic improvements to the CJ4 Gen3 cabin, for instance, Citation added a glass cockpit that will enhance its reputation as the light-jet leader for single pilots.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The intersection produces desserts where local figs, Mahón cheese textures and native aromatic herbs are elevated through French technique.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The founder of Flour Bakery, Joanne Chang, has long been a shining star in Boston’s food world thanks to consistently scrumptious breakfasts and desserts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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“Candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candy. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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