as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
writes sugary lyrics for singers of country music
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Recent Examples of sugary
As a result, many users report fewer urges to eat something sugary, fast.
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The finished frosting has a very subtle, satisfying sugary texture to it.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Check out 10 thoughtful dessert gifts for hosts or folks who are all about sugary bites.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
Fruit Loops has a sugary and sweet berry flavor, with scents of tropical fruit and berries.
—Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The finished frosting has a very subtle, satisfying sugary texture to it.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Check out 10 thoughtful dessert gifts for hosts or folks who are all about sugary bites.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
Fruit Loops has a sugary and sweet berry flavor, with scents of tropical fruit and berries.
—Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugary
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The mood seemed sentimental even as the spotlight was shifting to new stars and filmmakers of the moment.Peter Bart, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
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Pablo met with the man behind the sentimental tribute from the Galaxy’s big win over New York Red Bulls.Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Concerns about the shape of the U.K. economy are mounting, with investors and businesses taking note of new fiscal policies that will see taxes and business costs rise, as well as weak economic data prints out of Britain and sticky inflation.Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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The streak-free formula with coconut oil and lavender essential oil blend wiped the sticky mess away in less than a minute.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
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Leeds United’s sloppy 3-3 away draw against Hull City yesterday was one of those occasions and must serve as a warning against complacency over the rest of their campaign.Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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Spencer is pissed at Harry’s sloppy work and tells him to take the rest of the afternoon off.Nick Caruso, TVLine, 3 Jan. 2025
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Either way, there is a better way to sip a creamy alcoholic drink that actually tastes like something without having to resort to saccharine premade nog.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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There are no saccharine bursts of motherly love to soften her portrayal — Button mostly remains a burden.Irina Dumitrescu, The Dial, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugary. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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