Thesaurus results for CANDY

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verb

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as in to sweeten

to make more desirable the publisher hopes the flashy cover will candy up the novel for impulse buyers

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With violet as a top note and a blend of vanilla and candied pear as the key notes, this perfume is equal parts sweet and sophisticated. —

Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 18 June 2024 This imperial stout was aged for a year in bourbon barrels before cocoa nibs, candied ginger, and toasted coconut were added to try to replicate the flavors of a macaroon in sudsy form. —

Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 July 2024

Noun

The compact size is easy to transport and comes in a number of fun colors like light blue and candy green. —

Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2024 This week, Musk’s social media company X (formerly Twitter) filed an eyebrow-raising lawsuit against an advertising industry group and several major brands, including Unilever (maker of Dove soap), Mars Inc. (maker of lots of candy), and CVS. —

Whizy Kim, Vox, 9 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for candy

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