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(Entry 1 of 2)

to make more desirable
  • the publisher hopes the flashy cover will candy up the novel for impulse buyers

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candy

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Synonyms of candy (Entry 2 of 2)

as in dessert, sweet

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The first known use of candy was circa 1537

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“Candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candy. Accessed 27 Sep. 2021.

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