confectioner
noun
con·fec·tion·er
kən-ˈfek-sh(ə-)nər 
: a manufacturer of or dealer in confections
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Add the strawberry puree, vanilla, salt, and 2 cups of the confectioners’ sugar and beat with the mixer on low until smooth, about 1 minute.
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Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
Italian confectioner Ferrero, known for brands like Nutella and Kinder, is buying the century-old U.S. cereal company WK Kellogg in an effort to expand its North American sales.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
Hershey — Shares of the confectioner slid 4.7%, adding to Tuesday's losses.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 9 July 2025
Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar just before serving.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
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Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
Italian confectioner Ferrero, known for brands like Nutella and Kinder, is buying the century-old U.S. cereal company WK Kellogg in an effort to expand its North American sales.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
Hershey — Shares of the confectioner slid 4.7%, adding to Tuesday's losses.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 9 July 2025
Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar just before serving.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
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“Confectioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confectioner. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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confectioner
noun
con·fec·tion·er
kən-ˈfek-sh(ə-)nər
: a manufacturer of or dealer in confections
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