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Recent Examples of candy
Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
With water, candied sweetness, old oak and mocha are present.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Usually, the most popular house on the block during Halloween is the one giving out full-size candy bars.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Fifth course: Giant cream puff, sugared blackberries, caramel and candied pecans.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
With water, candied sweetness, old oak and mocha are present.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Noun
After thousands of years, Halloween has changed drastically, and now is mostly celebrated by hosting costume parties and eating lots of candy.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Usually, the most popular house on the block during Halloween is the one giving out full-size candy bars.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candy
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This helps explain why Amazon is sweetening the deal with some additional perks, such as unlimited grocery delivery for Whole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh, and local grocery partners at just $9.99 per month.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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These granolas are not only delicious but also protein-rich and vegan, made with high-quality organic nuts and seeds and naturally sweetened with Medjool dates.Taryn White, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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This cookbook includes everything from drinks to delectable desserts based on the popular Netflix show.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Larry Johnston and George acquired the dessert chain from Juan and Tammy Edgerton in 2022.Gary Stern, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Other stars spruce it up a bit … and probably for a lot less money.Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
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Using these picture modes should spruce things up enough for most viewers with any modern TV from brands like Sony, Samsung, Hisense, TCL, LG, and Roku.Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2024
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When the rationing of sugar and sweets ended in September 1953, the average adult’s daily sugar consumption in the UK nearly doubled almost immediately, from about 40 grams to 80 grams.Sam Tupper, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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The festival’s first day is dedicated to crows, with offerings of grain, seeds and sweets scattered on rooftops and streets.Peter Guo, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024
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To improve insulin sensitivity: Diabetes is a huge threat.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Introducing universal licensing recognition to improve workforce mobility.Christopher R. Marsicano, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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But street food vendors — with their pungent salads, oodles of noodles, and coconut sweetmeats — have lately become the target of some of the capital’s planners.BostonGlobe.com, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Dec. 2019
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So off the two ran to Loxy’s den, where Loxy began to speed-read his handy-dandy cookbook about slicing and dicing sweetmeat and Tex Mex green beans and chugalugging them down with mai tais, Tia Marias, pale ale and near beer.Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2019
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Perfect pairings: As an Eau de Toilette, Cherry Blossom benefits significantly from thoughtful layering to enhance its delicate nature and extend its presence throughout the day.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Nov. 2024
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According to a press release, Kings Island's new family-friendly entertainment is part of a $1 billion investment that Six Flags is making over the next two years to enhance the guest experience at its 42 parks.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candy. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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