as in sweetens
to make more desirable
the publisher hopes the flashy cover will candy up the novel for impulse buyers
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Noun
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Cards with holiday greetings hang in a prominent position above a table of sweets that included this year candied pecans, cookies, assorted fruit, nutty breads and a temptingly iced cake.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
24 Dec. 2024 -
There was a wide selection of sweets at several dessert booths, such as malasadas from Agnes' Bakery Hawaii, sherbet from Asato Family Shop and mini chocolate chip cookies from The Cookie Corner.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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As a result, people are searching for everything from springy appetizers to Easter desserts to feed a crowd.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Dishes include mains such as platters and gyros, sides such as baba ganoush and hummus and desserts such as baklava and chocolate chip cookies.—
Alexandra Maloney,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The combination of the suite’s ECM capabilities with the launcher’s decoy system enhances the ship’s defense capabilities against different threats.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2025
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The old-fashioned furnishings provide storage and display space that enhances the bathroom's utility.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Candies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candies. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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