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
Under this plan, the World Health Organization will encourage countries to levy tax increases on tobacco, alcohol, or sugary drink products that ultimately raise their prices by 50 percent by 2035.
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Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Wasps are drawn to sugary foods like fruits, sweets, flower nectar, and sodas.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Skip the sugary sports beverage and grab that drink your sick kid lived on once for some real replenishment power.
—Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 4 July 2025
Like clockwork, the sugary snack lobby made their case to keep their products nutrition-assistance approved.
—Audrey Fahlberg, National Review, 13 July 2025
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Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Wasps are drawn to sugary foods like fruits, sweets, flower nectar, and sodas.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Skip the sugary sports beverage and grab that drink your sick kid lived on once for some real replenishment power.
—Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 4 July 2025
Like clockwork, the sugary snack lobby made their case to keep their products nutrition-assistance approved.
—Audrey Fahlberg, National Review, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugary
Adjective
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The sentimental choice only made the moment even more special, with William explaining why the sapphire piece was so close to his heart.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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His portrayals throughout tend toward the gently sentimental, no noble savagery in view.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For dried or sticky grease, Marshall suggests switching to dish soap diluted in water and rubbing gently with a soft sponge or microfiber cloth.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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Despite skyrocketing prices for TV rights from name-brand sports leagues, even smaller streaming services know their future will be driven in part by that particularly sticky tune-in driver for audiences.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The turmoil dates back to a somewhat sloppy performance at a charity show at London’s Royal Albert Hall in March.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 Aug. 2025
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Learning how to practice Despite the steady energy throughout camp, Saturday’s session had its share of sloppy moments.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As saccharine salsa romántica became a pop phenomenon, Palmieri skewed toward economical composition and sonic bombardment, his penchant for trombone-heavy setups sparking a movement of its own within salsa.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 Aug. 2025
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Works like Ships in Girl (1992) reject the saccharine tropes of kawaii culture, instead offering nuanced portraits of psychological unrest.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugary. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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