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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
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
One hundred grams is about the size of a 3½-ounce bag of corn chips, a small box of candy or a single-serve cup of mini cookies. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Some locations will have new experiences like a Creator studio, a space where influencers, creators and toys brands can make content and introduce new products, toy reveals and launches, as well as candy shops and cafés. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 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
  • The ingredients that acidify or sweeten the drink also need to be dialed back in order to balance the mixture; many bartenders will include spices or other ingredients that provide nuance and complexity in the drink.
    — Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Undeterred, Ellison continued to sweeten the terms of his offer.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of sweeten
Noun
  • The Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dessert Dip has a cream cheese and ricotta base with vanilla and chocolate chips.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
  • There’s of course dessert from Helen Jo Leach, which includes a sherbet sundae of the moment and a slice of chocolate surprise cake.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 25 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
  • On the sundeck, for example, candy floats in the resin bar top and Murano glass sweets sit on the front of the hot tub.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
  • In the village of Elos near Chania, chestnut celebrations in late October or early November put roasted nuts and sweets preserved in syrup on the table.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of sweet
Verb
  • Computer simulations indicate that one of the geometries studied by the team could improve NMR sensitivity and accuracy by roughly an order of magnitude.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The agreement bucks the utility’s typical process of building, operating and sometimes improving power plants and other infrastructure, such as transmission lines, and then collecting that money from customers in their monthly electricity bills.
    — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of improve
Noun
  • Sweet Harmony in Middletown will be closing up shop later this month, but fans of their confections will not have to wait long for a return under a new name, according to an Instagram post.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Designer Bob Mackie, famed for swathing Cher and other celebs in envelope-pushing, glittery fashion confections, has died.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of confection
Verb
  • The complication shows the moon phases for both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, with a 135-tooth driving wheel that drastically enhances accuracy, deviating by just one day every 122 years.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Macy’s investments and restructuring efforts reflect the increasing role that AI has been playing in the logistics industry, which is expected to further enhance efficiency and help companies survive headwinds.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of enhance
Noun
  • Does hiding cottage cheese in dessert actually boost protein?
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Now, the restaurant offers omakase tasting menus at both lunch and dinner, with the dinner menu featuring appetizers, dessert, and eight kinds of pizza.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of dessert

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