as in sweetened
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 candied
That includes the Nibby Toffee, complete with nutty Zorzal Comunitario and Dominican Republic cocoa nibs for that extra crunch; Orange Walnut Toffee, which lets candied California orange shine; and a fun Black Sesame Toffee Brittle for a thin, crispy finale.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
Add a forest of fruit trees including figs, lemons, oranges, grapefruit, peaches, pears and something called Buddha’s Hand, an unusual citrus tree whose fruit is often candied, but also serves as a unique and unusual adornment.
—Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
Most candied nut recipes call for a low-and-slow bake in the oven, but this recipe cooks quickly on the stove.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 14 Jan. 2026
As for food, Wilson recommends collard greens, sautéed kale, cabbage and candied yams as other great side pairings for your mac.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
Add a forest of fruit trees including figs, lemons, oranges, grapefruit, peaches, pears and something called Buddha’s Hand, an unusual citrus tree whose fruit is often candied, but also serves as a unique and unusual adornment.
—Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
Most candied nut recipes call for a low-and-slow bake in the oven, but this recipe cooks quickly on the stove.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 14 Jan. 2026
As for food, Wilson recommends collard greens, sautéed kale, cabbage and candied yams as other great side pairings for your mac.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candied
sweetened
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Texans who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will no longer be able to use their benefits to buy candy or sweetened drinks, according to a news release from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.—
Maria Salette Ontiveros,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Specialty coffee drinks from Starbucks and Dunkin' are often sweetened, but the sugar content varies widely.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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