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
This magnificent fruit can be candied, bobbed, picked and pied.
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Lorenza Medley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
The tomato simple syrup adds candied complexity that plays off the nuttiness of the sherry.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
The finish is long and spicy and slightly candied, featuring lingering notes of cinnamon candy, pink bubblegum, caramel, baking spices—especially clove—and seasoned oak.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The restriction on candy will apply to things like candy bars, gum and chewy candy, and also to things like candied or glazed fruits and nuts.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
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Lorenza Medley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
The tomato simple syrup adds candied complexity that plays off the nuttiness of the sherry.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
The finish is long and spicy and slightly candied, featuring lingering notes of cinnamon candy, pink bubblegum, caramel, baking spices—especially clove—and seasoned oak.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The restriction on candy will apply to things like candy bars, gum and chewy candy, and also to things like candied or glazed fruits and nuts.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candied
sweetened
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Buffalo Trace rye whiskey sweetened with root beer syrup gains depth and a touch of medicinal spice from star anise, making for a playful soda fountain take on the classic.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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Lightly sweetened with hot honey, this cornbread uses red Fresno chiles for a little subtle spice.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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