How to Use candy in a Sentence

candy

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• The cough syrup tastes like candy.
• As the child turned around to get candy from the table to hand out, the gunman entered the home.
  — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2023
• The film opens with him chatting with a friend on the phone and grabbing some candy.
  — Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2024
• The refillable dispenser has a heart on the front, and the rest is clear to see the candy inside.
  — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2024
• The box also shares the look of the candy’s distinct red wrapper.
  — Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 1 May 2023
• Because who doesn't have the need, the need for speed candy on Halloween?
  — Emily Becker, Women's Health, 6 Sep. 2023
• Bright dots of chili sauce on the plate add both eye and tongue candy — spark — to the assembly.
  — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2023
• Chances are they’re all jazzed up for trick-or-treating and the chance to eat way too much candy.
  — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 30 July 2023
• Then those are stacked on a third glass that contains sour fruits and candies.
  — Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2023
• That’s kind of [got us] thinking very hard about our candy.
  — Chris Morris, Fortune, 8 May 2023
• Any candy corn that’s made with shellac will list it on the package.
  — Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 Oct. 2023
• In trying to get a hold of that candy, Black still came up against roadblocks.
  — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2023
• The wrist candy also features a Screen Actors Guild charm on the bracelet.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2024
• Blau loves stylish desserts, and Crown Block’s brunch will go big: doughnuts, cakes, pies and candy.
  — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 18 Sep. 2023
• From candy to fun, Halloween is one of the most festive holidays of the year.
  — Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 5 Oct. 2023
• The student brought the candy in a plastic bag from home, according to WSLS.
  — Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2023
• Hey kid, want some candy? Don’t worry about the wrapper.
  — Brett Owens, Forbes, 4 May 2023
• But most of all he’s got his dream: to lift up the world by bringing the wonder of his candy to everyone in it.
  — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Nov. 2023
• Wahlberg showed off the wrist candy and his new kicks in a short Instagram video that was shared on Monday.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2023
• From the stands, spectators toss dozens of packs of candy down onto the bulls, daring the men below to edge closer to the beast.
  — Toby Muse, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2024
• Once cool, pipe on pink frosting or use pink candy melts to create the inner ear.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2024
• What is the etiquette about eating candy or breath mints when in public, please?
  — Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin, oregonlive, 15 Apr. 2023
• On the palate, there’s a burst of spice and ginger candy, along with orange, hot mulled cider, caramel, vanilla, and some rum raisin ice cream.
  — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 May 2023
• Back then, Santa would throw candy to young people, many of whom would run alongside the train.
  — Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2023
• One boy sneaks out to get a pack of Gushers candy from his backpack hanging near the classroom door.
  — USA Today, 12 June 2023
• Repeat, one at a time, with the remaining bowls of candy coating.
  — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2023
• On Easter, at my grandparents’ house, the golden egg has money in it and all the rest have candy.
  — Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• The rest of the night is a blur of dancing and Halloween candy and alcoholic beverages.
  — Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2023
• To see him is to see widescreen rap, and this one is in a multiplex theater, coming with popcorn and candy.
  — Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2023
• Others pass the hours by watching the race on the TVs or scrolling on their phones, powering through the night with energy drinks and candy.
  — Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 12 June 2023

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candy

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• The star of the dish are candied bacon-wrapped kielbasa morsels.
  — al.com, 25 June 2019
• The tangy goat cheese paired with the sweet and salty candied bacon and dates is a match made in heaven.
  — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2023
• Adler paired candied pecans with the chèvre, honey with the pepito, and cherries with the Gouda.
  — Allison Steele, Philly.com, 10 Apr. 2018
• In addition, fruits from the Mediterranean were candied and added to the mixture, along with nuts.
  — Denny McKeown, Cincinnati.com, 19 Dec. 2017
• Add pinch of cayenne pepper and garnish with a lemon slice and candied ginger.
  — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 20 Feb. 2018
• Place lettuce and peaches on plate and top with dressing and candied pecans.
  — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 16 Apr. 2018
• In the last 5 minutes of churning, pour in ½ cup cooled, candied walnuts and 1 cup peaches.
  — Callie Blount, al, 15 Aug. 2019
• Top off each glass with club soda. Garnish each drink with a slice of lime and candied ginger and serve.
  — Carlos Frías, miamiherald, 11 Apr. 2016
• This higher end wine is pale pink in the glass with aromas of pineapple, anise, and candied ginger.
  — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 May 2023
• And for dessert, a highlight: a whole pear with cocoa pebbles and candied pear, mint cream, and chestnut cream.
  — Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2018
• Unlike most spices, it can be used for cooking in many forms – fresh, dried and ground, candied or pickled.
  — Serina Desalvio, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2023
• Before charging in, notice if there’s a spindly green that looks as if its leaves have been frozen or candied.
  — Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2019
• Johnson wrote, a siren call to those who are allegedly candied of ass.
  — Yohana Desta, HWD, 5 Apr. 2018
• Substitute the pecans: Swap the pecans for walnuts, or candied pumpkin seeds for a nut-free option.
  — Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2023
• Instead of a muffin, the eggs Benedict are served on sopes with refried beans and candied garlic.
  — Bud Kennedy, star-telegram, 12 Mar. 2018
• In France, Three Kings Day is celebrated with a gâteau des rois, a sweet brioche bread topped with candied fruit and sugar.
  — Carmen Collins, Country Living, 10 Dec. 2019
• Smith urges him to try her crowd-pleasing macaroni and cheese, candied yams and collard greens, too.
  — Haley Laurence, AL.com, 14 June 2017
• For a light finish just have the limoncello gelato with pine nuts and candied lemon or the chocolate gelato.
  — John Mariani, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2023
• Dulce de leche, candied cocoa nibs and dark chocolate glacage create this beaut.
  — Shelbie Lynn Bostedt, RedEye Chicago, 17 Nov. 2017
• One of my favorites is the Tree Hugger with garlic infused olive oil, brie cheese and candied walnuts.
  — Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, 9 July 2019
• Sauce The City: Fire-roasted street corn in original, spicy chipotle, or candied cob.
  — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, 19 June 2019
• In Mexico, the dish is called calabaza en tacha, or candied pumpkin.
  — Christina Morales, New York Times, 20 Oct. 2023
• Kyle cooked her signature mac n’ cheese, green bean casserole and candied yams.
  — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 25 Nov. 2019
• In the mouth there are flavors of Fuji apple and candied orange peel with a lingering note of licorice root in the long, long finish.
  — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2023
• What is the difference between sweet potatoes and candied yam?
  — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2023
• Try the cherry bellini ($10) or a bloody mary garnished with celery salt and candied bacon ($11).
  — Samantha Nelson, RedEye Chicago, 1 June 2017
• Sweet spices shine through with hints of geranium leaf, candied ginger, polished oak, and figs.
  — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
• The Cherry Mocha features hot espresso poured over a slightly sweet mocha sauce and candied cherry syrup.
  — Leada Gore, AL.com, 14 Feb. 2018
• Aromas of fresh sourdough, candied lemon, and white pepper complement notes of bright pear and white grape.
  — oregonlive.com, 19 July 2019
• Served with North African chermoula sauce and candied peanuts, the generous $10 dish is one of many tasty surprises on the 7-month-old restaurant’s menu.
  — Pam Kragen, Pacific San Diego Magazine, 5 May 2017

Last Updated: 5 May 2024