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
Wuensche knows of 12 times the cotton candy makers sparked or caught fire.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
The star, who appeared in the third season of HBO's The White Lotus, which was nominated for multiple awards at the ceremony, wore a cotton candy pink manicure in the same exact shade as her Lever Couture gown.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2025
Hot pink, blush pink, cotton candy pink, there wasn’t a hue that wasn’t spotted on the Emmys red carpet tonight.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
What would a carnival be without corn dogs, cotton candy, rides and bingo?
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
The star, who appeared in the third season of HBO's The White Lotus, which was nominated for multiple awards at the ceremony, wore a cotton candy pink manicure in the same exact shade as her Lever Couture gown.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2025
Hot pink, blush pink, cotton candy pink, there wasn’t a hue that wasn’t spotted on the Emmys red carpet tonight.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
What would a carnival be without corn dogs, cotton candy, rides and bingo?
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cotton candy
Noun
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Remove it and the H2 stops, reverting to sleek eye candy.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
23 Aug. 2025
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But tour guides lead informative tours, audio guides supply relevant information and there’s enough Dylan eye candy to satisfy most visitors.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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There was plenty of experimentation, too, seen via the shimmering tops in punchy shades like Big Bird yellow and flaming vermilion red, and the tinsel skirts that swished in all directions as models walked to a custom soundtrack by the British artist Steve McQueen.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Combine tinsel, faux flowers and greenery, old toys, ribbons, beads, and more to create a colorful, kitschy wreath to spice up your front door, no matter the season.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Cotton candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cotton%20candy. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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