confectionery
noun
con·fec·tion·ery
kən-ˈfek-shə-ˌner-ē 
plural confectioneries
1
: the confectioner's art or business
2
: sweet foods (such as candy or pastry)
3
: a confectioner's shop
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The goal is for the chocolate icon, in its next chapter without Buck, to rely less on the confectionery products for which it is best known.
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Phil Wahba, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
On the horizon is Skinny Dipped, his attempt to modernize confectionery, on track to surpass $100 million in revenue this year.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Customs agents made the discovery after receiving a report of a smell that didn’t reflect the scent of confectionery treats.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
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Phil Wahba, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
On the horizon is Skinny Dipped, his attempt to modernize confectionery, on track to surpass $100 million in revenue this year.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Customs agents made the discovery after receiving a report of a smell that didn’t reflect the scent of confectionery treats.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Halloween is going to be pricier this year High cocoa costs are prompting a major confectionery company to hike prices for chocolate candy.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
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“Confectionery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confectionery. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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confectionery
noun
con·fec·tion·ery
kən-ˈfek-shə-ˌner-ē
plural confectioneries
1
: a confectioner's art or business
2
: sweet things to eat (as candy)
3
: a confectioner's shop
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