as in candy
a food having a high sugar content
following the main course there were assorted confections so delicious-looking as to tempt even determined dieters
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Recent Examples of confection
Production increased by 300%, with Sheehan churning out 10 to 30 desserts every week from mini confections to statement wedding cakes.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
The remaining 2% either don’t enjoy marshmallows or have no preference on what state the confection is in when it’s sandwiched between chocolate and graham cracker.
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Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Due to limited baking supplies, the crew had to be creative in making the confection.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
During the latest installment of the competition, Hollywood playfully called out Leith for a notably harsh critique of one of the contestant's culinary confections.
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Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
The remaining 2% either don’t enjoy marshmallows or have no preference on what state the confection is in when it’s sandwiched between chocolate and graham cracker.
—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Due to limited baking supplies, the crew had to be creative in making the confection.
—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
During the latest installment of the competition, Hollywood playfully called out Leith for a notably harsh critique of one of the contestant's culinary confections.
—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confection
Noun
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As in, pair their red blend with a candy charcuterie board.
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Grape Swedish Fish While the classic red Swedish Fish are still around today, many '90s candy lovers still miss the grape version.
Noun
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For every Founding Father looking to free the colonies from British tyranny, there was a Larry (often called Lawrence here) who suggests that sharing desserts and umbrellas should be prohibited by the Declaration of Independence.
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Shouldn’t all of our desserts be able to play Kenny Loggins songs at this point?
Noun
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Kanaal is king for indulging elevenses hunger pangs, providing cakes, cookies, tea, coffee, and made-to-order traditional Dutch sweets including stroopwafles and puffertjes.
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Some sweets are sold on the food side, as well.
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“Confection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confection. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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