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Recent Examples of candy
Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
While some contenders tasted nearly candied, the sugar here was just enough to balance the other flavors at play.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2026
Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Inside, customers will find the usual convenience store staples, snacks, candy, bottled water and energy drinks.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 6 June 2026
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Verb
Crystallized or candied ginger is made by cooking fresh ginger in sugar syrup.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
While some contenders tasted nearly candied, the sugar here was just enough to balance the other flavors at play.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2026
Noun
Center in the Square also has a candy shop, an arcade, and a pinball museum, all enjoyed by kids and adults alike.
—Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Inside, customers will find the usual convenience store staples, snacks, candy, bottled water and energy drinks.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candy
Verb
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Boba, or bubble tea, is sweetened tea with milk, ice, and those signature chewy tapioca pearls.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Sparkling water's primary benefit for blood sugar comes from choosing it instead of sugary or artificially sweetened sodas.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
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In Paris, beloved renditions include individual-sized chocolate-praline Paris-Brest at Maison Philippe Conticini, as well as the exquisite dark-chocolate Paris-Brest made by celebrity pâtissier Pierre Hermé.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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And the Striped Malted Pound Cake was striking, with whorls of malted vanilla and chocolate cake and a softly dissolving crumb.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2026
Verb
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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
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According to Bauhus’s research, climate change has rendered the Black Forest largely uninhabitable to spruce.—
Kendra Atleework,
Longreads,
12 Mar. 2026
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Signs of a Blood Sugar Crash Not everyone experiences a noticeable crash after eating sweets.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
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Lil Sweet Treat is planning a store that will offer sweets sourced from Sweden, Spain, France, Belgium and other locations.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The Knicks improved to 4-0 in closeout opportunities this season, winning them all on the road.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Parents and beauty enthusiasts alike praise its ability to smooth stubborn bumps and improve skin texture.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
14 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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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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California has a goal to enhance road safety, and lawmakers are interested in potentially curtailing dangerous vehicle sizes.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The pair dined at a Mexican restaurant followed by dessert at a cookie shop.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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In 1951, Brennan's proprietor, Owen Brennan (Ralph’s uncle) was seeking an OG viral moment, and tapped chef de cuisine Paul Blangé to dream up a new special dessert to serve a local politician who was dining at the restaurant that evening.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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“Candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candy. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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