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
Today, building gingerbread houses is a cherished holiday activity worldwide, with families coming together to craft sugary displays.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
He's swapped sugary desserts for fruit at some meals, and added more leafy greens and healthy fats to his diet.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 25 Nov. 2024
Behind each door on the calendar is a full-size single-serve sachet of indulgent hot chocolate made from real chocolate flakes and not sugary powder.
—Benjamin Liong Setiawan, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
But others – like onion, garlic, rhubarb and tomato leaves – are toxic to hamsters (as well as dogs) and sugary human treats and snacks are unhealthy for them.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
He's swapped sugary desserts for fruit at some meals, and added more leafy greens and healthy fats to his diet.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 25 Nov. 2024
Behind each door on the calendar is a full-size single-serve sachet of indulgent hot chocolate made from real chocolate flakes and not sugary powder.
—Benjamin Liong Setiawan, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
But others – like onion, garlic, rhubarb and tomato leaves – are toxic to hamsters (as well as dogs) and sugary human treats and snacks are unhealthy for them.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugary
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John Lennon's sons Sean Ono Lennon and Julian Lennon recently spent some time together in a sentimental place.Gil Macias, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Although perceived as a vindictive album, Reputation is also a sentimental one, with its fair share of love songs.Lolita Mang, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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As a general rule, metal is best for sticky foods, as well as searing and deglazing.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Tree Sap Live Christmas trees can leave behind sticky sap residue on carpets and clothing.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Their puck play was sloppy, their penalty kill was awful and they got consistently outworked by the Canadiens.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Another failed sloppy takedown briefly put Covington on the ground.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The series quickly grew from there, evolving Nikki’s wardrobe options, putting her in heated competition with other stylists, and adding expansive storylines that blended saccharine fantasy with surprisingly dark themes.Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
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After hopping over to the CW for its next five seasons, Supergirl had to distinguish itself more sharply against its Arrowverse peers, giving its superheroics an earnest social justice streak that was occasionally saccharine but usually infused with just enough charm to carry the day.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugary. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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