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
Participants earned more points for doing things like eating at least three servings of vegetables a day, three servings of whole grains, or skipping sugary drinks.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
Follow the aroma of warm, sugary dough to the bright pink food truck covered in dogs and surrounded by neon lights.
—Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
The composition centers on Bourbon vanilla sourced from Madagascar; its darker, more resinous qualities make the scent more rich and less sugary gourmand.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
For example, eating at least three servings of fruit per day earned the maximum 10 points in the fruit category, while refraining from sugary drinks earned the maximum 10 points in the beverage category.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 13 Jan. 2026
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
Follow the aroma of warm, sugary dough to the bright pink food truck covered in dogs and surrounded by neon lights.
—Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
The composition centers on Bourbon vanilla sourced from Madagascar; its darker, more resinous qualities make the scent more rich and less sugary gourmand.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
For example, eating at least three servings of fruit per day earned the maximum 10 points in the fruit category, while refraining from sugary drinks earned the maximum 10 points in the beverage category.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sugary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugary
Adjective
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Taken together, these habits point to a less sentimental but more durable understanding of love.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Take Your Time First and foremost, experts agree that organizing and decluttering family photos and other sentimental keepsakes cannot be rushed.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Formula is sticky If many exfoliating facial toners feel too intense, this one is a calmer alternative.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
21 Jan. 2026
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Its bark contains a protective sticky aromatic resin, and its needles are dense with a similar wax-like coating.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Jeans This ‘90s-style denim by Levi’s has a slightly slouchy fit (that doesn’t border on the side of sloppy) with a straight leg.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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The same traits—sloppy reasoning but a desire for collective punishment—animate other immigration-policy announcements.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Channel childhood nostalgia with this 100% cotton bed skirt, featuring a rosy stripe that’s sweet but not saccharine.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
20 Jan. 2026
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What might smell delicious and inviting to one may seem saccharine or cloying to another; some folks prefer cleaner, brighter scents, while others reach for the musky, woodsy ones.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
25 Nov. 2025
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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugary. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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