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Recent Examples of candy
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
Feed a crowd at a Norwegian match with this recipe that uses candied orange peels, fresh orange zest and dark chocolate for a little sweetness no matter how the match is going.
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Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
Travis Loller,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Police uncovered more than 250 pounds of psilocybin mushrooms, and 40 pounds of psilocybin mushroom chocolate candy, which was packaged with a cartoon bunny rabbit and sold online.
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Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
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Verb
Look for notes of toffee, caramel, figs, and candied fruit on the palate.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
Feed a crowd at a Norwegian match with this recipe that uses candied orange peels, fresh orange zest and dark chocolate for a little sweetness no matter how the match is going.
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Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
Noun
Some states want to ban the purchase of both sugary drinks and candy using SNAP and others want to prohibit only the purchase of sugary beverages.
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Travis Loller,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Police uncovered more than 250 pounds of psilocybin mushrooms, and 40 pounds of psilocybin mushroom chocolate candy, which was packaged with a cartoon bunny rabbit and sold online.
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Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candy
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Hinduism is a narrative religion; its mercurial wisdom is lightened and sweetened by stories, softened by ambiguities, sharpened by paradoxes.
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The Sixers sweetened the deal with draft capital, but those picks won’t compensate for Brown’s departure.
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Meanwhile, Swift's childhood friend Abigail Anderson was spotted entering a black SUV wearing a dress with a floor-length chocolate brown skirt.
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Sundae Shoppe Chocolate Crunch Bar Sundae Shoppe Chocolate Crunch Bars combine creamy ice cream with a crisp chocolate coating for a classic summer treat.
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Prince Harry even spruced the place up to Meghan’s liking while the couple was dating, per People, and proposed to her in the walled garden outside of the cottage in 2017.
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And these pieces don’t need much to spruce them up either.
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For a more contemporary take on classic sweets, take a 15-minute cab ride north to East Kensington.
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The bagel shop, which offers an array of sandwiches, sides and sweets, will fill the former Java’s Brewing Bakery and Café space at 1526 Providence Road S.
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Kyle Schwarber is threatening home run records, even as pitching continues to improve.
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Jupiter enters your 6th House of Work and Health, encouraging kinder routines that improve well-being and lighten daily tasks.
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Add some patriotic flair to the party with this confection that comes in an iconic red, white, and blue color scheme derived from vegetable juice, spirulina, and annatto extract.
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Make sure to grab a Margarita Donut or some other crazy confection from The Donut Experiment for breakfast.
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More than 30 Will County schools will receive funds to enhance security thanks to $129,777 in grants awarded by the county from the state’s cannabis sales tax revenue.
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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Patrons can opt for either the chef’s tasting menu or the four-course menu, both of which include seafood, wagyu, and delectable desserts.
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Don’t miss the Vịt Quay (a Manhattan riff) with an aged quail egg as garnish, the curry prawns or the the durian mousse for dessert.
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“Candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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