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eye candy

noun

Definition of eye candy

as in cotton candy

something attractive but lacking in substance a fashionable portrait painter in his day, he is now regarded as a minor purveyor of eye candy

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Recent Examples of eye candy Worthy’s speed and pre-snap motion provide precious eye candy to open space for Rice, Kelce and Walker. — Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026 Our picks range from modular pieces that can convert into a larger sectional to designs that double as eye candy thanks to curvy back support and fringe detail. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026 Ah, to be a gorgeous, 40-something multimillionaire with eye candy on your arm. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026 Yes, the fashion is pure eye candy and there's plenty of fan service. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eye candy

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cotton candy

Noun

This is his 10th time in the finals, and has previously won four times – most recently in 2024 for cotton candy bacon on a stick.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026
Classic banana delicacies like pudding, milkshakes and coffee drinks are available, as well as unique takes on cotton candy, cheesecake wontons and lemonade.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026

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eye candy

eye-catcher

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