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
But despite anecdotal reports of non-human animals appearing drunk after consuming ripe fruit or sugary substances, there's been very little research into its actual prevalence in the broader kingdom of life.
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New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
Now, a team of researchers has turned this sharp shift in the British diet into a vivid demonstration of how sugary diets in early life undermine long-term health.
—Bycatherine Offord, science.org, 31 Oct. 2024
But while dangers like traffic and food allergies pose the biggest risk to children going door-to-door for sugary treats, the biggest risk to deer, apparently, is the plastic receptacles that hold the candy themselves.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
That wasn’t really the case, as the drink was just as sugary as a bottle of Coke or Mountain Dew.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 10 Oct. 2024
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New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
Now, a team of researchers has turned this sharp shift in the British diet into a vivid demonstration of how sugary diets in early life undermine long-term health.
—Bycatherine Offord, science.org, 31 Oct. 2024
But while dangers like traffic and food allergies pose the biggest risk to children going door-to-door for sugary treats, the biggest risk to deer, apparently, is the plastic receptacles that hold the candy themselves.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
That wasn’t really the case, as the drink was just as sugary as a bottle of Coke or Mountain Dew.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugary
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But the piano holds significant sentimental and spiritual value to Berniece because of the sacrifices her family made to obtain it from the Suttons, the white family that owned their enslaved ancestors.Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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While the sentimental pieces act as an integral part of the appropriate attire for such royal occasions, Queen Camilla’s proclivity for the British royal family jewels demonstrates a reverence for the past and integration to the present.Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
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Tree Sap Live Christmas trees can leave behind sticky sap residue on carpets and clothing.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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As a general rule, metal is best for sticky foods, as well as searing and deglazing.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Dollar General also has paid millions of dollars of fines for sloppy stores and blocked fire exits that became both workplace safety hazards and potential turnoffs for its shoppers.Melissa Repko, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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In a sloppy game that included 21 penalties between the teams, the Bears got in the end zone just once — their only offensive touchdown of the first two weeks.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Nov. 2024
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The series quickly grew from there, evolving Nikki’s wardrobe options, putting her in heated competition with other stylists, and adding expansive storylines that blended saccharine fantasy with surprisingly dark themes.Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
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After hopping over to the CW for its next five seasons, Supergirl had to distinguish itself more sharply against its Arrowverse peers, giving its superheroics an earnest social justice streak that was occasionally saccharine but usually infused with just enough charm to carry the day.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugary. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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