Thesaurus results for CANDIED

candied

verb

Definition of candied

past tense of candy

as in sweetened

to make more desirable the publisher hopes the flashy cover will candy up the novel for impulse buyers

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Recent Examples of candied Look for notes of toﬀee, caramel, figs, and candied fruit on the palate. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 June 2026 Most candied nut recipes call for a low-and-slow bake in the oven, but this recipe cooks quickly on the stove. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 23 June 2026 Baking bread with a zesty hint of lemon peel intermixed with complex notes of chamomile and candied violets. — Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Crystallized or candied ginger is made by cooking fresh ginger in sugar syrup. — Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026 This is probably closest to bacon candy or candied bacon. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 17 June 2026 Feed a crowd at a Norwegian match with this recipe that uses candied orange peels, fresh orange zest and dark chocolate for a little sweetness no matter how the match is going. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026 The breakfast menu includes the regular items plus bacon-cheddar biscuits with sausage gravy and candied jalapeño, blueberry pancakes, the ubiquitous avocado toast and juices. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026 There will also be concession stands offering both free and premium snacks such as popcorn, soft pretzels and candied warm nuts, plus a dedicated game-day food menu from hotel restaurant Proper Grit. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026

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sweetened

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Hinduism is a narrative religion; its mercurial wisdom is lightened and sweetened by stories, softened by ambiguities, sharpened by paradoxes.

— Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
The Sixers sweetened the deal with draft capital, but those picks won’t compensate for Brown’s departure.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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