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
Eat a Nutritious Snack Whole foods with protein, fiber, and a low glycemic index help increase energy by providing healthy nutrients and absorbing the sugars in the foods more slowly than refined, sugary foods.
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Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
Lawmakers in states including Arizona, Kansas and Tennessee have introduced similar measures to curtail food stamp purchases of sugary foods and drinks.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025
Critics have particularly highlighted SNAP being used to buy sugary junk food and unhealthy items that can contribute to harmful health issues later in life.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Mar. 2025
In general, reducing your intake of sugary drinks is a good move for your health, said Auerbach.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugary
Adjective
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Whether preserving the original design (like Adrienne Bailon in 2019) or creatively recycling it (as Troian Bellisario did at the 2020 Golden Globes), these sentimental pieces are finding new life.—
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While the highlight of the weekend is usually the Dragon Boat Races — which have drawn competitors and crowds since 1991 — the sentimental favorite is the water lantern release onto the lake.—
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and other members of the U.S. central bank are meeting Tuesday and Wednesday, trying to chart a path where the U.S. can avoid both a recession and sticky inflation.—
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Relevance is a particularly sticky word, one that lacks nuance.—
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Sinner won a bizarre semifinal in his first tournament back from a three-month doping ban, while Alcaraz triumphed in a sloppy duel.—
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State police said the issue was overblown as an independent report for Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration stated that the controversy was largely a problem of sloppy record-keeping, mistakes, and lack of training — and not intentional misconduct.—
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The sugary pop tune, complete with a catchy hook and lyrics all about saccharine teen love, helped establish Bieber’s place in the top 40 mainstream.—
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Amy’s work is uplifting, but not in a saccharine way.—
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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugary. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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