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Recent Examples of candy
Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
In March, with Easter around the corner, trending purchases included a crock pot for hosting as well as candy like gummy clusters and ring lollipops.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 June 2025
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
The Crying Tiger Seared Tuna features avocado salad and pickled gooseberries, while the Walnut Shrimp balances candied walnuts and walnut aioli with radish.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Verb
The Bulk Candy Store, 235 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach, takes visitors through the history of candy on 40-minute tours available weekdays and Saturdays.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
In March, with Easter around the corner, trending purchases included a crock pot for hosting as well as candy like gummy clusters and ring lollipops.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 June 2025
Noun
Its black-fruit and violet aromas, flavors of purple plum, cassis, and candied violet, and gorgeous polished tannins make for a beautiful pour.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
The Crying Tiger Seared Tuna features avocado salad and pickled gooseberries, while the Walnut Shrimp balances candied walnuts and walnut aioli with radish.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candy
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Case in point: When Hollingsworth flew to San Francisco to raise his seed round, Stebbings called him mid-trip, led a $10 million round, and even secured Benioff as a co-investor to sweeten the deal.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Instead of sweetening the deal, the US assisted local rebels with funding and warships, shepherding the founding of a new state of Panama in 1903.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
30 June 2025
Noun
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There are 25 grams of protein per serving, and the flavors go beyond the standard vanilla and chocolate (think banana cream, toasted coconut, and cookies and cream).—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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The company spans industries from pet care and veterinary services to chocolate and food products.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Whether your patio could use sprucing or your living room needs reinvigorating, doing home makeovers on a budget is tough.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Today’s Amazon deals are all about sprucing things up: your desktop setup, your tablet experience, and your audio at home or the beach.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
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The most important elements of a tea ceremony are the interactions between the host serving the tea and the recipient, as well as the tea utensils, including the chawan (tea bowl) and the sweet wagashi (Japanese confections) served with matcha.—
Yukari Sakamoto,
AFAR Media,
12 June 2025
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Baltimore’s own favorite sweet, the Berger cookie, was by comparison a very different confection.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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True innovation involves measurable outcomes, not just activity—scaling solutions, improving efficiency or creating value for users.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In the wake of three-point shooting forward Duncan Robinson’s decision to exercise the early-termination in his contract for next season to become an unrestricted free agent, the Miami Heat enters free agency with a bit of flexibility to improve its roster despite nearly having a full roster.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Also on that block, from the same owners, was Dreamboat Vegan Donuts & Scoops, which closed in March 2025 and now has their sweets being sold at Spiral.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 July 2025
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Foods such as dairy and sweets were most commonly linked to bad sleep, while herbal teas, fruit, and vegetables led to better sleep, the participants said.1 However, a very small percentage—just 5.5%—thought that their diet impacted their dreams.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Although generative AI fuels the potential for automation to eliminate jobs, AI can also enhance technical, creative, legal and business roles, the report said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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But with a smart approach, mirrors can truly enhance a space.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
Noun
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For dessert, the raspberry pannacotta ($12) is decorated with raspberry and strawberry salt, adding a contrasting texture to the gelatinous custard.—
Irene Adeline Milanez,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2025
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The Gold Floor, essentially a hotel within the hotel, offers access to private check in, dedicated concierge service, daily breakfast, appetizers, desserts and a full honor bar.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candy. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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