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verb

Definition of candiesnext
present tense third-person singular of candy
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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noun

plural of candy
as in sweets

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  1. sweets
  2. desserts
  3. enhances
Noun
  • Experience a full English tea service with unlimited samplings of loose leaf tea, handmade tea sandwiches, nut-free scones and sweets, served on vintage dinnerware.
    Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Half the fun of making these little sweets is unwrapping the mini chocolates.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of sweets
Noun
  • There are also salads, Philly cheesesteak eggs rolls, chicken wings and desserts such as an crushed Oreo mud pie and a half-pound cookie that uses the same recipe as Two Fat Cookies in downtown Delray Beach, Wexler’s family bakery.
    Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In her videos, Smith often makes conventional dishes and desserts from scratch while explaining the process in ASMR style.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of desserts
Verb
  • Creating a narrative that includes employees as brand advocates not only enhances their engagement but also fosters loyalty and advocacy among customers.
    Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Experts in the Forbes Communications Council indicated that hiring talent who can connect with the audience enhances the likelihood of a campaign's success.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of enhances
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