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Recent Examples of candy
Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Expect rose, lychee, candied orange peel, and a quiet Mizunara spice on the finish.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
This decadent cocoa cookie dough is complemented by vanilla notes from the premier white candy morsels, creating a sweet pitch-perfect duet.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
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Verb
The breakfast menu includes the regular items plus bacon-cheddar biscuits with sausage gravy and candied jalapeño, blueberry pancakes, the ubiquitous avocado toast and juices.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Expect rose, lychee, candied orange peel, and a quiet Mizunara spice on the finish.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Noun
Kamayan's version is topped with a riot of candy, marshmallows, flan and ube ice cream.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
This decadent cocoa cookie dough is complemented by vanilla notes from the premier white candy morsels, creating a sweet pitch-perfect duet.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candy
Verb
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The flavors of the pineapple, grapes, bananas, cherries, and oranges start to blend with and sweeten the dressing once your salad has been in the fridge long enough.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Some Cuban Americans drink a version of mate that's sweetened and carbonated.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The breakfast buffet’s extensive sweets, candy, and chocolate fountain section is just one clear indication of that.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Like the model in the Paris show, Obama wore the skirt with a thin belt, chocolate brown T-shirt and slingback pumps.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The 34-mile road winds through several ecosystems from cove hardwood to northern hardwood to pine oak to spruce fir.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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Best Amazon Outlet Home Sales Memorial Day is the perfect time to spruce things up in and around your home.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
Noun
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The breakfast buffet’s extensive sweets, candy, and chocolate fountain section is just one clear indication of that.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Ingvar hopes that by then 150 million people a month will still be coming to a game based on matching three or more sweets in a row.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Verb
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How airlines and airports can do better Maglione and Riccobono both said that training and implementing new technology can go a long way toward improving the flying experience for blind travelers.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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The Sparks improved to 7-0 in games when the four-time All-Star has six-plus assists (Plum had seven), and the team posted a season-high 28 assists.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
Noun
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The resulting confection is equal parts crisp, tender and lush.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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The company's specialty nuts -- cashews, confections and snack mixes -- follow the same quality standards as its world famous Virginia Peanuts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The project in Boyle Heights would enhance bike lanes and pedestrian-level lighting and improve shading by planting more than 300 shade trees.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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While making ergonomic improvements to the CJ4 Gen3 cabin, for instance, Citation added a glass cockpit that will enhance its reputation as the light-jet leader for single pilots.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The intersection produces desserts where local figs, Mahón cheese textures and native aromatic herbs are elevated through French technique.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The founder of Flour Bakery, Joanne Chang, has long been a shining star in Boston’s food world thanks to consistently scrumptious breakfasts and desserts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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“Candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candy. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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