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Recent Examples of candy
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
The most recent version was an elegant assemblage of more cohesive cake with orange supremes and chocolate ganache and chocolate sauce and candied orange peels.
—Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
There are some other younger and older expressions available as well, but this one hits the sweet spot in terms of flavor, with notes of red berry, vanilla custard, maple candy on the palate, and smoky oak tannins on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
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Verb
There were two, a candied-kumquat ice cream ($6) and a chocolate pavê with Chantilly cream and almond praline ($15).
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
The most recent version was an elegant assemblage of more cohesive cake with orange supremes and chocolate ganache and chocolate sauce and candied orange peels.
—Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
With bumper cars, water slides, kid’s clubs, ropes courses, candy stores and more, young children and tweens are guaranteed to be endlessly entertained (and give mom and dad time to slip away to the spa or pool bar).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
There are some other younger and older expressions available as well, but this one hits the sweet spot in terms of flavor, with notes of red berry, vanilla custard, maple candy on the palate, and smoky oak tannins on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candy
Verb
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To start your day in a healthier way, choose unsweetened or lightly sweetened coffee drinks and higher-protein options, such as an omelet, Greek yogurt parfait, or high-protein overnight oats.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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And cacao, originally used in ceremonies honoring the gods, became popular after it was sweetened when the Spanish conquered Mexico in the early 1500s.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Joey Garrison The White House plans to serve King Charles, Queen Camilla and other guests dover sole meunière ‒ a premium French fish dish ‒ as the main course of Tuesday's royal state dinner followed by a chocolate gâteau shaped like a beehive for dessert.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Oreo Cloud Latte combines espresso and whole milk with chocolate cookie swirl, and is finished with Marshmallow Cold Foam and cookie crumbles.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to Bauhus’s research, climate change has rendered the Black Forest largely uninhabitable to spruce.—
Kendra Atleework,
Longreads,
12 Mar. 2026
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Fortunately, the wise old Professor Tangrowth is there to help spruce it up.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wingardium leviosa your way to some delicious sweets with this Harry Potter Chocolate Wand .—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
1 May 2026
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The pyramid retained the same five core food groups from the food wheel, with an additional category for fats and sweets, and its hierarchical design visually emphasized complex carbohydrates as the foundation of a healthy American diet.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Columbia recruit improves career-record total to 791 strikeouts.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Often, Bell wrote, desegregation turned out not to be the fastest or surest method to improve these children’s school experience.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Creative desserts were added in late 2025, like a matcha-and-fig leaf gateaux served with green apple sorbet, and blood orange-and-yuza espuma, a fluffy citrus confection that hides a surprise of chocolate olive oil pieces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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For those general reasons, the aérOnde from designer and CEO Jérôme Delamare is a very tasty confection indeed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The verdict As if its beautiful beaches and stunning lagoon aren’t enough to lull you into a sense of deep relaxation, Joali Being will stop at nothing to enhance your sense of wellbeing.—
Ann Lee,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now Union Pacific has to demonstrate that this deal will enhance competition.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Downstairs, Ragamuffin Hall T-shirts were for sale alongside $3 homemade whoopie pies, a regionally ubiquitous Pennsylvania Dutch dessert.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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The dessert was served with crème fraîche ice cream and honey from the White House garden.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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“Candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candy. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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