Candy and Pabulum

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Candy noun - A rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts.

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Pabulum is an antonym for candy.

Nearby Words: candied, candying

Pabulum noun - Something that maintains or stimulates the intellect.

Usage example: we have reached a cultural low if reality television is regarded as pabulum for the masses

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Candy is an antonym for pabulum.

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Pabulum and Candy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/candy/pabulum

Candy & Pabulum. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/candy/pabulum>.

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