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
Eating a Low-Fiber Breakfast Regularly consuming low-fiber foods like sugary cereal, pastries, or white toast for breakfast can worsen constipation.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
But are school cafeterias feeding students those ultra-sugary Frosted Flakes?
—Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The only downside is that the sugary syrup hummingbirds love also attracts bees and other insects.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 15 Apr. 2026
But sugary drinks, like sodas and fruit juices, can make diarrhea worse, while alcohol or caffeinated drinks can speed dehydration.
—Don Sweeney
april 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
But are school cafeterias feeding students those ultra-sugary Frosted Flakes?
—Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The only downside is that the sugary syrup hummingbirds love also attracts bees and other insects.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 15 Apr. 2026
But sugary drinks, like sodas and fruit juices, can make diarrhea worse, while alcohol or caffeinated drinks can speed dehydration.
—Don Sweeney
april 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugary
Adjective
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Provincial Bavarian and British ethno-sentimental varieties come easily to mind, and in the twenty-first century, American exports of material culture will likely be overtaken worldwide by Chinese trinkets in the style of Temu-Rococo.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Last year, Dannielynn made headlines for a more sentimental fashion moment at the same event.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The worry looming over the economy Earlier this month, Dimon had also warned in his shareholder letter that the war in Iran risks oil and commodity price shocks that could keep inflation sticky and push interest rates higher than the market now expects.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Apollo chief economist Torsten Slok has warned the combination of tariffs, sticky inflation, and slowing growth can create a stagflation-like setup, one that would be hostile to both markets and consumers.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the Pistons were sloppy with the ball and careless overall in a 94-88 loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday night, falling behind 3-1 in their first-round Eastern Conference series.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Wolves started out sloppy with nine first-quarter turnovers and finished with 25.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The movie is simultaneously more depressing than the original and more saccharine, with a repellent amount of affection between characters who should know better.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The symbol of the rainbow is saccharine, an easy metaphor, but who cares.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugary. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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