eye candy

noun

Definition of eye candynext
as in cotton candy
something attractive but lacking in substance a fashionable portrait painter in his day, he is now regarded as a minor purveyor of eye candy

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Recent Examples of eye candy Wishing you a weekend full of inspiration, eye candy, and good company. — Sharmistha Jha, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026 Seeking a weekend getaway that’s equal parts escape and eye candy? — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026 Beyond giving viewers eye candy, these trips have also boosted tourism in many locations. — Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026 Fortunately, film is a visual medium and Sienkiewicz’s magnificent artwork provides top shelf eye candy as the shifting cast of actors, directors, art collectors and artists extol his work. — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for eye candy
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cotton candy
Noun
  • The best new launches are leaving behind the cloying sweetness of marshmallow, cotton candy and caramel that dominated the last couple years in favor of more nuanced concoctions.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Pink muhly grass forms seed heads that resemble clouds or cotton candy.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of cotton candy

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“Eye candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eye%20candy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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