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
Many of his ideas have been welcomed across the political spectrum: removing conflicts of interest in the federal health bureaucracy, limiting the use of food stamps to buy sugary foods, and mandating health and fitness programs in schools.
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Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2025
If passed, all sugary beverages such as soda, sports drinks, and energy drinks, will contain a 2-cents-per-ounce tax.
—Rebecca Pryor, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025
In a new study, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research gave mice the option to eat sugary snacks after a meal.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2025
The sweet potato pastry was a sugary, crunchy twist filled with custard cream.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
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Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2025
If passed, all sugary beverages such as soda, sports drinks, and energy drinks, will contain a 2-cents-per-ounce tax.
—Rebecca Pryor, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025
In a new study, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research gave mice the option to eat sugary snacks after a meal.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2025
The sweet potato pastry was a sugary, crunchy twist filled with custard cream.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugary
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Meanwhile, Fresnel was feeling sentimental about the full-circle moment for her fledgling brand, which takes its inspiration from a ‘borrowed from the boys’ type vibe.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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This Earth sign is also ruled by Venus, and the King is equally sentimental and passionate, believing in love at first sight.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Concerns around sticky inflation and rising global tensions remain, and, what’s more, other growing threats such as the ballooning U.S. deficit, and the protectionist rhetoric around tariffs, have central banks around the world looking for alternatives.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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The drug was the latest in a series of medications designed to clear the brain of beta-amyloid, which forms the sticky plaques that are a hallmark of Alzheimer's.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
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The first half was sloppy for both teams as the two totaled nine turnovers each.—
Nathan Canilao,
The Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2025
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The complaint filed by five labor unions and five nonprofit organizations is among multiple lawsuits pushing back on the administration's efforts to vastly shrink the federal workforce, which Trump has called bloated and sloppy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2025
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The fragrance opens with a playful dance of marshmallow sweetness, brightened by unexpected touches of lemon and peach skin that keep it from being too saccharine.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
17 Jan. 2025
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Comments For folks with a sweet tooth for saccharine love stories, Nicholas Sparks movie adaptations hit the spot — most of the time.—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
EW.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugary. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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