as in butter
excessive praise
the magazine's profiles of showbiz celebrities tend to be pure taffy
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Recent Examples of taffy
The setting had simply always been part of my life, pieces of it stretching into every corner of my mind like taffy.
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Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
Her lyrics were as interested in the sound of language as the meaning, stretching words like taffy and ping-ponging syllables around.
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New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Soft caramel chews and butter pecan ice cream form a sweet base, while sour apple taffy and purple grape add some unexpected fruity twists.
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David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Under the new restrictions, products like candy bars, gum and taffy can no longer be purchased with SNAP benefits.
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Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
Her lyrics were as interested in the sound of language as the meaning, stretching words like taffy and ping-ponging syllables around.
—
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Soft caramel chews and butter pecan ice cream form a sweet base, while sour apple taffy and purple grape add some unexpected fruity twists.
—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Under the new restrictions, products like candy bars, gum and taffy can no longer be purchased with SNAP benefits.
—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for taffy
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“Taffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taffy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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