as in sweetens
to make more desirable
the publisher hopes the flashy cover will candy up the novel for impulse buyers
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From spreading atop toast to dipping strawberries, chocolate-hazelnut spread instantly sweetens and delights.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026 -
House Family sweetens the deal with a $7 discount on bottle purchases when guests buy a $7 box of cookies.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Guests can also grab quick food options such as sandwiches, taco salad, sweets, and chips and popcorn.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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There will also be cocktail and mocktail options amid the sweets and savories, as well as a children’s selection so adorable, grownups may want in on the Alice-theme.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Guests can enjoy Italian salumi and cheeses, caprese and caesar salads, Maryland crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, live omelettes and frittatas, penne vodka, Chef Carla’s signature meatballs, crispy-skin Atlantic salmon, and classic desserts like Italian ricotta cheesecake and tiramisu.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The desserts are not just sweet, but seasoned.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Oppo has some additional fun software tricks up its sleeve.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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Specific to the Celimax formula, the Vita A Retinal Shot contains matrixyl 3000, an anti-aging peptide, that tricks your skin to produce more collagen, leading to firmer, tighter looking skin.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
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This exploration not only enhances her artistic practice but also reflects her opinionated and driven nature.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Adding to the enjoyment of outdoor activities is the large lot, which enhances the sense of privacy when outside.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Candies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candies. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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