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
Peonies are not heavily affected by most pests except ants, which love the sugary nectar in peony buds.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
Over multiple cups of tea, Sakhi, who brews his own rather than buying sugary infusions from tea sellers, and Shah engage in conversations that denote their distinct socioeconomic circumstances despite being from the same town and around the same age.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
Then, on Wednesday, enjoy a 5-piece order of French toast sticks to dip in delicious, sugary breakfast syrup for free, also with a purchase of $1 or more.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
These aren’t the bland, sugary imitations of the past.
—Joe Chura, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
Over multiple cups of tea, Sakhi, who brews his own rather than buying sugary infusions from tea sellers, and Shah engage in conversations that denote their distinct socioeconomic circumstances despite being from the same town and around the same age.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
Then, on Wednesday, enjoy a 5-piece order of French toast sticks to dip in delicious, sugary breakfast syrup for free, also with a purchase of $1 or more.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
These aren’t the bland, sugary imitations of the past.
—Joe Chura, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugary
Adjective
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Reynolds also recommends taking photos of sentimental but impractical items and collecting them in a photo book or digital slideshow.—
Allie Volpe,
Vox,
26 Mar. 2025
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Model Alessandra Ambrosio opens up about how her daughter, Anja, 16, plays a small but sentimental part in her current rituals.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Aphids excrete the sap as honeydew, leaving leaves sticky and susceptible to sooty mold.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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Pitchers were becoming too dominant with the sticky stuff.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Read's lawyers pointed repeatedly to sloppy policing, including leaving the scene unsecured for hours and not searching the house.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Canucks managed to win despite an off night for Quinn Hughes and some sloppy defensive coverage in the neutral zone throughout the evening, but especially in the first period.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The fragrance opens with a playful dance of marshmallow sweetness, brightened by unexpected touches of lemon and peach skin that keep it from being too saccharine.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
17 Jan. 2025
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Comments For folks with a sweet tooth for saccharine love stories, Nicholas Sparks movie adaptations hit the spot — most of the time.—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
EW.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugary. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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