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Recent Examples of candy
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
K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Only confections that include no flour and require no refrigeration are considered candy under that definition, which Kelly said will be used as the basis of the new SNAP restrictions.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
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Verb
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.
—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
Noun
The wacky characters and stretchy action of the franchise were capably brought to life in a candy-colored world, and it was renewed for a second season almost immediately.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Only confections that include no flour and require no refrigeration are considered candy under that definition, which Kelly said will be used as the basis of the new SNAP restrictions.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
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Verb
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The cocktail comes to us, like so many greats, from Hugo Ensslin’s 1916 Recipes for Mixed Drinks and the recipe most of us use is more or less the same as his—a healthy pour of Irish whiskey, with lime juice and some grenadine (pomegranate syrup) to sweeten.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Writers Guild of America West has sweetened its offer to the 110-member staff union that has been on strike since mid-February.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And to bring it all together, melted chocolate is spread over the top sealing the irresistible layers together into one delicious dessert.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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Puck expects the kitchen to churn out some 600 homemade pizzas, 3,000 artichoke agnolotti, and 2,000 mini chocolate Oscars, among tens of thousands of individual servings.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fortunately, the wise old Professor Tangrowth is there to help spruce it up.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Something always needs stabilizing, fixing or sprucing in a 174-year-old building.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli cited data countering predictions that GLP-1 drugs would reduce interest in sweets.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Keep beverages and sweets covered, and be wary of drinking from soda cans outdoors since wasps can crawl inside.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Approach improves transparency and trust in autonomous systems Similar to the flight data recorders used in aircraft, the system continuously logs information about the drone’s performance.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Any efforts to improve your living space may need to be run by other people, like a roommate or landlord.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This cake features our Luscious Lemon Frosting, a citrusy buttercream confection.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Only confections that include no flour and require no refrigeration are considered candy under that definition, which Kelly said will be used as the basis of the new SNAP restrictions.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With a fleet of 11 classic, mid-sized ships that traverse the globe, this cruise line builds upon its 150 years of maritime heritage with award-winning service, exceptional dining, and loads of activities and enrichment programs that enhance its more than 500 annual sailings.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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According to the team, the greatest power losses happen because the dust enhances the presence and reflectance of cirrus clouds, reducing how much radiation that reaches solar panels.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Another less conventional item on the menu is the Mountain Dew Baja Midnight Pie, which takes the flavor of the soft drink and transforms it into a dessert, as well as Cheesy G Sliders, small sandwiches made with a crispy corn shell and several layers of cheese.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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In some Asian cultures, mung beans are cooked and mashed to form a sweet dessert paste.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candy. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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