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
Peonies are not heavily affected by most pests except ants, which love the sugary nectar in peony buds.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
Over multiple cups of tea, Sakhi, who brews his own rather than buying sugary infusions from tea sellers, and Shah engage in conversations that denote their distinct socioeconomic circumstances despite being from the same town and around the same age.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
Then, on Wednesday, enjoy a 5-piece order of French toast sticks to dip in delicious, sugary breakfast syrup for free, also with a purchase of $1 or more.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
These aren’t the bland, sugary imitations of the past.
—Joe Chura, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
Over multiple cups of tea, Sakhi, who brews his own rather than buying sugary infusions from tea sellers, and Shah engage in conversations that denote their distinct socioeconomic circumstances despite being from the same town and around the same age.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
Then, on Wednesday, enjoy a 5-piece order of French toast sticks to dip in delicious, sugary breakfast syrup for free, also with a purchase of $1 or more.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
These aren’t the bland, sugary imitations of the past.
—Joe Chura, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugary
Adjective
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Strahovski and her family said their goodbyes to the city in a sentimental post in February 2025.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The British monarch and his longtime partner, who celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, marked the sentimental milestone on Monday with a pair of portraits shared on social media.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The telltale signs range from sticky, clammy skin to having moisture on your windows and walls.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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In an interview with Fox Business on Wednesday, Dimon said rising interest rates, sticky inflation, and widening credit spreads are setting the stage for a wave of financial strain among U.S. companies.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Had the veteran made sloppy errors or been at blame for any goals conceded, Farke would have been left with nowhere else to turn.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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During Nebraska’s run, Cardenas endured an uncharacteristic sloppy spell, turning over the ball six times in the first half.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Those tackling the sweetest desserts — nanaimo bars and jam jams — are understandably stressed about translating saccharine flavors into something that reads savory.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
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So Far Not to be mistaken for a saccharine tale about forgiveness, South of Midnight’s plot consistently subverts expectations.—
Sarah Thwaites,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugary. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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