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verb

present tense third-person singular of candy

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

plural of candy

as in sweets

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Murphy also mentions Zernell Gillie’s gourmand-adjacent Jazz, wherein honey sweetens tobacco, mahogany, and resinous opoponax (a type of myrrh).

— Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026
The legislation also sweetens conditions for productions that choose to monetize a portion of their tax credits instead of putting the full value toward their tax liability.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026

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There’s a Cedric Grolet patisserie for next-level sweets, and a watering hole called The Berkeley Bar & Terrace that keeps things jazzy, especially after a martini or two.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
Limitless breakfasts are a revelation of truly perfect pastries alongside bowls of heritage Indonesian recipes, decadent sweets, and equally decadent Western-style dishes including a Jimbaran Bay rock lobster omelette served with bisque.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of sweets

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Smoke’N Ash is also praised for Patrick Hicks’ brisket, pork ribs and rib tips, along with an extensive menu of desserts.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026
Ice cream pies could also be for sale, as will new flavors or desserts, the Instagram post teased.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

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The 20% off everything Fall Design Event also includes brand favorites, such as the Baywood quilt, which features a hand-pick stitching pattern that enhances its tactile quality.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
The monitor's Black Equalizer feature ensures that even the darkest shadows are visible, and HDR10 enhances highlights for eye-popping color.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

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