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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Stretching it into a three-day weekend only sweetens the deal.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025 -
Samsung’s latest deal sweetens the pot for anyone looking to upgrade their buds.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While those sound like classic ingredients to some, other sweets enthusiasts claim raisins have no place in the springtime treat.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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In Sweden, Gottebiten, the world’s largest candy store by floor area, will struggle to keep up with demand for its 700 varieties of pick ‘n’ mix sweets in a nation of candy-loving Swedes.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Its floral, caramel-like flavor is at the center of desserts like crème brûlée and pound cake.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Oct. 2025
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But most are essentially desserts in disguise.—
Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Seeing empty floor tricks the brain into thinking there is more space than there is.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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In one common attack, known as GPS spoofing, hackers transmit false location data that tricks a drone into flying off course.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Creatine enhances energy and performance during high-intensity exercise, while protein supports muscle growth, repair, and development.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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From minimalist gold styles to louder ones punctuated by pearls and diamonds, even the pickiest of fashion insiders can find a pair of huggie earrings that not only complements but enhances their favorite ‘fit.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Candies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candies. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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