as in eye candy
something attractive but lacking in substance
the beauty pageant is a variety of cotton candy that the public has clearly started to grow tired of
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Recent Examples of cotton candy
Tasted nothing like cotton candy, more like a creme soda.
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Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
Look for notes of watermelon and cotton candy alongside cabernet franc's signature subtle spiciness and a full, round body.
—Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
And candy lovers of all ages can get excited about the new Skittles vending machine onsite, plus a cotton candy machine that allows users to pick the shape and color of their cotton candy treats.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
This is a superb whisky and a peak expression of Dalmore, arguably the superior whisky of the two with notes of cotton candy, cherry, grape, butterscotch, and a variety of baking spices.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 May 2025
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Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
Look for notes of watermelon and cotton candy alongside cabernet franc's signature subtle spiciness and a full, round body.
—Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
And candy lovers of all ages can get excited about the new Skittles vending machine onsite, plus a cotton candy machine that allows users to pick the shape and color of their cotton candy treats.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
This is a superb whisky and a peak expression of Dalmore, arguably the superior whisky of the two with notes of cotton candy, cherry, grape, butterscotch, and a variety of baking spices.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cotton candy
Noun
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The lace detailing is the real eye candy, though the classic silhouette and midi length contribute to its star power, too.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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Gill is the kind of Gen Z eye candy that cricket needs, especially as Kohli is urging youngsters to prioritize the Test match format.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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The steel-blue walls are draped with tinsel, adorned with red curtains.—
Shauna Lyon,
New Yorker,
9 May 2025
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Twisted Christmas combines tinsel, mistletoe, and all that jazz, with scare actors, special effects and animatronics.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Cotton candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cotton%20candy. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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