How to Use sticky-sweet in a Sentence
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Everyone will love the flaky, rich dough and sticky-sweet glaze.
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Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
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Those sticky-sweet confections disappeared, no more to be found.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
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This boozy, sticky-sweet Bundt got rave reviews and top marks from the Southern Living Test Kitchen.
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Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman,
Southern Living,
23 Dec. 2025
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The coffee chain is blanketing the country, one sticky-sweet, psychedelically colored beverage at a time.
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Tom Foster,
Bloomberg,
5 Jan. 2026
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This serves as the base for perfectly crisp New York-style pies sturdy enough to withstand hearty toppings like dozens of charred pepperoni cups plus creamy ricotta and sticky-sweet hot honey.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Serving all manner of delicacies, from mouth-numbing Chongqing chicken to a sticky-sweet eggplant stir fry, Asian Snack has since become a culinary touchstone for me as well.
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Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
5 Dec. 2025
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Guests at Benyue could sample a sprawling array of Chinese and Chinese-American dishes, from sweet and sour chicken to sticky-sweet red bean buns and chicken feet.
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Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
8 Jan. 2026
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