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
Instead of munching on a pastry or sugary cereal, prioritize protein.
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Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Pan Pan Bakery and Cafe menu The menu features items like a matcha concha — a combination of Japanese matcha flavors and milk bread consistency with the traditional Mexican concha shape and sugary topping.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
Donuts and sugary coffee drinks Donuts are soft, sweet, and easy to overeat.
—Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Limit refined carbohydrates like white bread or sugary drinks when possible.
—Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
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Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Pan Pan Bakery and Cafe menu The menu features items like a matcha concha — a combination of Japanese matcha flavors and milk bread consistency with the traditional Mexican concha shape and sugary topping.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
Donuts and sugary coffee drinks Donuts are soft, sweet, and easy to overeat.
—Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Limit refined carbohydrates like white bread or sugary drinks when possible.
—Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugary
Adjective
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If anything, his films fight aggressively against a sentimental reading (There Will Be Blood, The Master, Phantom Thread) or pivot so hard into emotional catharsis that the fabric of reality breaks (Magnolia).—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
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The film benefits from its avoidance of a too-tidy, sentimental outcome, even if some in the audience might be left craving one.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Its sheer pink hue and non-sticky texture check all my boxes.—
Sarah Hoffmann,
Allure,
3 Oct. 2025
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That commitment was further emphasized by the addition of Reed, who replaced another sticky corner in Carlton Davis III.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The sloppy play extended beyond the penalties.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The sweater’s hip-skimming length and relaxed cut result in a fit that feels effortlessly lived-in (not sloppy), while its wear-with-anything design is easy to style.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The sweetness was subtle, not saccharine.—
Aisha Muharrar,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Oct. 2025
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Eusexua also is poised to be awards bait in a year when Swift is not competing, and saccharine pop doesn’t always impress the Grammys’ industry voters who choose nominees by committee.—
Shirley Halperin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugary. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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