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
New research linked sugary drinks to a higher type 2 diabetes risk—but not sugary foods.
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Brian Mastroianni, Health, 4 July 2025
The Volcano Capri Blue scent blends citrus and sugary notes to create a stunning, summery scent.
—Daley Quinn, Glamour, 3 July 2025
All of which brings this surprisingly sugary piece to this upcoming week, the start of the NBA’s summer madness, and the pressure is on.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
The Island Pier juts 1,262 feet out from the sugary white sands of Florida’s Okaloosa Island, between Fort Walton Beach and Destin.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Brian Mastroianni, Health, 4 July 2025
The Volcano Capri Blue scent blends citrus and sugary notes to create a stunning, summery scent.
—Daley Quinn, Glamour, 3 July 2025
All of which brings this surprisingly sugary piece to this upcoming week, the start of the NBA’s summer madness, and the pressure is on.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
The Island Pier juts 1,262 feet out from the sugary white sands of Florida’s Okaloosa Island, between Fort Walton Beach and Destin.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugary
Adjective
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Bottom line: If the fabric is fussy, valuable, or sentimental, let the experts handle it.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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Romance feels more sentimental now, and even platonic relationships take on a more nurturing tone.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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The motivation behind the trend is understandable—no one wants sticky detergent dripping all over their hands or laundry room.—
Kendall Bettle,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Aug. 2025
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The underside of the stones is bonded to the sticky asphalt cement.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But instead of looking shapeless or sloppy, Klum proves this formula can be quite modern and stylish when done with classic basics like a white shirt and jeans.—
Emma Mehl,
Glamour,
23 July 2025
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His hair’s not looking all sloppy in the morning anymore.—
Alyssa Cooper
July 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Ice creams deemed too saccharine or that veered too into toothpaste territory weren’t welcome.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 July 2025
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The color palettes popular after pandemic shutdowns were vivid, bright and almost saccharine.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugary. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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