candy 1 of 2

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

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noun

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Verb
Official tasting notes describe cherry, candied pecans, and a hint of leather on the nose, with maple syrup, fig, vanilla, and oak on the palate and baking spice on the finish. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024 For dessert, ponder gulab jamun cheesecake, paan kulfi popsicle bar with candied rose or a chocolate bar with strawberries. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 19 Sep. 2024
Noun
Halloween candy isn’t the only sweet thing this October — these Nordstrom deals are equally enticing. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Today’s young players get excited about candy collaborations. Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for candy 
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Verb
  • And to sweeten the deal, Huilo Huilo is also renowned for its top-notch hospitality, with lodges like Hotel Nothofagus in place for guests.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
  • To really sweeten the deal, a third Zombies map will also be released for Black Ops 6 by the end of 2024 at no extra cost.
    Cade Onder, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • For dessert, pastry Chef Joebeth Marin prepared a Raspberry Rosé.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
  • For desserts to dip into rather than sip, the praline caramel carrot cake and the chocolate chip cookie banana pudding at Public House are not to be missed.
    Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Using these picture modes should spruce things up enough for most viewers with any modern TV from brands like Sony, Samsung, Hisense, TCL, LG, and Roku.
    Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2024
  • As for the primary suite, it has been spruced to the nines by the late French architect Thierry Despont.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 July 2024
Noun
  • There will be live music and complimentary sweets and samosas.
    Shafaq Patel, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Farmers markets in Glendale Arrowhead Farmers Market Shop for fresh produce, cheese, pasta, baked goods, sweets, artisan products and hot foods.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Take medication as directed even when symptoms seem to improve.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
  • By the end of February, my symptoms were starting to improve.
    Alice Oglethorpe, SELF, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • But street food vendors — with their pungent salads, oodles of noodles, and coconut sweetmeats — have lately become the target of some of the capital’s planners.
    BostonGlobe.com, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Dec. 2019
  • So off the two ran to Loxy’s den, where Loxy began to speed-read his handy-dandy cookbook about slicing and dicing sweetmeat and Tex Mex green beans and chugalugging them down with mai tais, Tia Marias, pale ale and near beer.
    Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2019
Verb
  • This personalization can significantly enhance the overall retirement planning experience for federal employees.
    Rick Harbus, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • This investment will be spread out among updates to laser projectors, immersive sound systems and seating updates, as well as enhancing concession offerings and adding family entertainment options like bowling and arcades.
    Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024

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“Candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candy. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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