as in eye candy
something attractive but lacking in substance
the beauty pageant is a variety of cotton candy that the public has clearly started to grow tired of
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Recent Examples of cotton candy
Arizona Cardinals fans will be able to enjoy a cotton candy burrito at State Farm Stadium this season.
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Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 15 Sep. 2024
Its marshmallowy sweetness and creamy undertones play beautifully with the buttery popcorn and cotton candy notes in L’eau de Parfum, creating a soft, edible quality that’s sweet without being overwhelming.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
The food and beverage team at State Farm Stadium is introducing a massive lineup of new food options for the 2024 Arizona Cardinals football season, ranging from a cotton candy burrito to a meatball hoagie on a stick.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 6 Aug. 2024
The espresso martini will have a candy cane rim, and cotton candy and glitter will top the white chocolate martini.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 15 Sep. 2024
Its marshmallowy sweetness and creamy undertones play beautifully with the buttery popcorn and cotton candy notes in L’eau de Parfum, creating a soft, edible quality that’s sweet without being overwhelming.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
The food and beverage team at State Farm Stadium is introducing a massive lineup of new food options for the 2024 Arizona Cardinals football season, ranging from a cotton candy burrito to a meatball hoagie on a stick.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 6 Aug. 2024
The espresso martini will have a candy cane rim, and cotton candy and glitter will top the white chocolate martini.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cotton candy
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“Cotton candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cotton%20candy. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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