as in sweetens
to make more desirable
the publisher hopes the flashy cover will candy up the novel for impulse buyers
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The company typically sweetens the deal by including a free sheet set, a mattress protector and two cooling pillows, which can add up to $599 in value to your purchase.—
Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 1 Dec. 2025
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Chamomile softens the flame, vanilla sweetens the smoke, and the result is all loving, never strange… a total trance.—
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Now, the viral dessert company has a new way of distributing sweets.—
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In ascending order of serving sizes, the original US food pyramid recommended that fats, oils and sweets be used sparingly, and that dairy products, proteins and nuts be equal components of one’s diet.—
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Analysts at the time said consumers were cooling on opulent desserts and suggested tougher times were ahead for bakeries that focused solely on cupcakes.—
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Choose a cookbook from your collection (one of Martha's many is a natural choice) or snag a new one from the library, and work your way through each of the appetizers, mains, and desserts.—
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One of the dangers of the Midwestern climate is a late-winter warm spell that thaws the soil and tricks bulbs and other plants into sprouting too early.—
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This tricks incoming missiles into targeting the decoy instead of the actual jet.—
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Her go-to is the Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit, a $35 at-home hair color box that conceals 100 percent of stubborn grays and enhances shine.—
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The denim industry has found an appreciation for linen and how the fiber enhances and refines what is traditionally considered to be a tough and rugged fabric.—
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“Candies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candies. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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