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They are sweeter and redder, more candylike than acidic.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2023

Ideally, you should make the pastry a day ahead to let the syrup soak in; the pastry becomes almost candylike in the process.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2023

His first fragrance, Angel, became a global blockbuster, with a sweet, candylike scent unlike any other perfume at the time.

From Washington Post • Jan. 24, 2022

The three work perfectly together — creamy, smooth pumpkin, juicy apple and crunchy, candylike pecan — each adding a distinct allure.

From New York Times • Nov. 12, 2021

The house smelled of warmth, good food, sweet powder and a stronger candylike smell that came from a hard chalkish disc that Sissy wore in an imitation-silver filigree heart on a chain around her neck.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith