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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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Four bee colonies now help produce the White House’s signature honey, which officials say is used by residence chefs to sweeten teas, make salad dressings and create desserts.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Flavor the tangy, no-bake filling with crushed pineapple, sweetened coconut flakes, and a splash of rum.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 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
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Sophomore Marisol Gutierrez has had a passion stemming from childhood for making for desserts, now leading the charge in the sweets department for the team.—
Kaley Fedko,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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In recognition of the sweets-loving Queen Sophia Charlotte — for whom Charlotte is named; she’s also fictionalized by Bridgerton — the chefs will have to select a traditional southern dessert from a large display that’s wheeled in.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Parker now has several options to improve an area that hasn’t been a strength in Dallas for a while.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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In good economic times, that’s hundreds of millions of dollars each year for upgrading classrooms, boosting teacher pay, improving security, and enriching learning in our schools.—
Kevin Vick,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 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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At its flagship Carbone in New York City’s West Village, servers prepare Caesar salads tableside, while other locations feature desserts flambéed in front of diners.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Like the rest of the menu, desserts are light but decadent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candy. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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