as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
writes sugary lyrics for singers of country music
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Recent Examples of sugary
But are school cafeterias feeding students those ultra-sugary Frosted Flakes?
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Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The only downside is that the sugary syrup hummingbirds love also attracts bees and other insects.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 15 Apr. 2026
But sugary drinks, like sodas and fruit juices, can make diarrhea worse, while alcohol or caffeinated drinks can speed dehydration.
—Don Sweeney
april 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Ultraprocessed foods, which include salty snacks, sugary drinks and fast food, make up the majority of calories in Americans’ diets.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
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Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The only downside is that the sugary syrup hummingbirds love also attracts bees and other insects.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 15 Apr. 2026
But sugary drinks, like sodas and fruit juices, can make diarrhea worse, while alcohol or caffeinated drinks can speed dehydration.
—Don Sweeney
april 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Ultraprocessed foods, which include salty snacks, sugary drinks and fast food, make up the majority of calories in Americans’ diets.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugary
Adjective
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Kevin Hart got sentimental sending son Hendrix off to prom — even loaning him a watch for the evening.—
Lindy Segal,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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As the next generation of NFL stars showed up in style for football's big night, Jordyn Tyson laced up his older brother Jaylon Tyson's sneakers, which held a bit of their own sentimental sports history.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As the smell intensified, Lina crossed to the front door of her apartment, undid the lock, and yanked the sticky door open.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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On immediate application, the product comfortably clings to lips without feeling sticky or heavy.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The watery consommé subsumed what few masa dumplings swam their lonesome swirls in the bowl, with cobs of corn left like derelict buoys in the sloppy orange miasma.—
Mike Sutter,
San Antonio Express-News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Every league has flaws, but the NBA stands out for how often blowouts, injuries, and sloppy play dominate the product.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Upon first spritz, the perfume bursts with caramel, coconut, and vanilla, balanced by fresh citrus to prevent it from becoming saccharine sweet.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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Understanding that children, not adults, were the target demographic for these saccharine cereals, the company kicked colorful branding and advertising into high gear.—
Heather Bushman,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugary. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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