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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candies
Verb
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Growing carrots in cool weather sweetens their flavor.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This fudge-y, brownie-like pie is proof that simple sweets can hold their own on any sideboard.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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Some measures target only sugary sodas and juices, while others go further, barring candy and other sweets as well.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Inspired by the trend, the concept of Jellycat Diner began popping up in New York, Paris and London, where shop assistants doubled as chefs whipping up pretend desserts made by the plushies.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The event features a wide selection of Asian bites such as dumplings, sushi and desserts.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The interference has included both jamming—overpowering communications with strong radio signals—and spoofing, which tricks receivers into misreading their location or even the time.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Although they are born fairly helpless, infants have a few survival tricks up their swaddles.—
Elissa Strauss,
The Atlantic,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In addition, the Pilot Pack ($3,400) enhances the Polestar 2’s safety features with 360-degree cameras, adaptive cruise control and more.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Treating technology migration and cultural integration as complementary strategies reduces friction and enhances adoption.—
Benjamin Niaulin,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Candies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candies. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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