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Recent Examples of candy
David Morgan
july 11, CBS News, 11 July 2025
Health inspectors shut down the drugstore after finding packages of Blow Pop candy and elote trail mix on a retail shelf with rodent gnaw marks.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated July 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Its black-fruit and violet aromas, flavors of purple plum, cassis, and candied violet, and gorgeous polished tannins make for a beautiful pour.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
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Verb
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For the last 75 years, generations have taken turns weaving through a rainbow road, surrounded by all things candy.
—David Morgan
july 11, CBS News, 11 July 2025
Health inspectors shut down the drugstore after finding packages of Blow Pop candy and elote trail mix on a retail shelf with rodent gnaw marks.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated July 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
The palate showcases flavors of butterscotch, candied ginger, and fig jam.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Its black-fruit and violet aromas, flavors of purple plum, cassis, and candied violet, and gorgeous polished tannins make for a beautiful pour.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candy
Verb
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Coke has sweetened its soda in the U.S. with high-fructose corn syrup since the 1980s, but cane sugar is a familiar product for the company as it's already used for soft drinks in markets like Mexico.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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Trump is a noted fan of Diet Coke, a product line that is mainly sweetened with the artificial sweetener aspartame.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Vanilla still reigns as one of the top ice cream flavors, followed by chocolate, strawberry, butter pecan and cookie dough, according to a 2024 survey from the International Dairy Foods Association.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Today, guests at The Beach Samui can visit the Herbalist dispensary for infused chocolates, tinctures and wellness products, or join cannabis cooking classes and yoga sessions.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Whether your patio could use sprucing or your living room needs reinvigorating, doing home makeovers on a budget is tough.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Today’s Amazon deals are all about sprucing things up: your desktop setup, your tablet experience, and your audio at home or the beach.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Her most memorable looks include her Tarik Ediz confection for the Monte-Carlo Television Festival — and her lace white suit worn to the same event (pictured above) — as well as her sparkly Lia Stublla ball gown worn to last year's Red Cross Gala.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Try the Lanesborough Breakfast Blend with dainty confections worthy of Lady Whistledown.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The ban aims to improve academic achievement, reduce cyberbullying, and minimize classroom disruptions.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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As southerly winds are forecast to return over the weekend, state officials anticipated that smoke may be pushed farther north, allowing air quality to improve gradually in majority of the state.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Still, because sweets and dairy were strongly linked to bad dreams, people with lactose intolerance or food sensitivities may want to avoid certain desserts before bed.1 Based on the results, Martin said, the worst bedtime snack would be ice cream.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
16 July 2025
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There was bitter tea, and a bowl of sweets in wrappers.—
Aysegül Savas,
Literary Hub,
8 July 2025
Verb
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The new seats offer more space, personal entertainment, and eco-friendly amenities to enhance comfort on long-haul flights.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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The event promises to enhance Milan’s international appeal and Cortina’s status as a luxury ski resort destination.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Milkshakes Sip your dessert or dig in with a spoon.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Look out for snacks that are basically dessert in disguise, Rissetto says.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
24 July 2025
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“Candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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