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
For dessert, head straight to Jenkinson’s Sweet Shop, which has been making confections like candy apples, fudge, and taffy since the early 20th century.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
As far as naked dressing goes, celebrities have been opting for sheer, mesh, or lacey confections on the red carpet and off.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Same—and luckily for us, the best gourmand perfumes last a lot longer than our favorite confections.
—Pia Velasco, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026
While Reese’s introduced the confection in 1928 and still ranks first in peanut butter cup sales, there is some rather delicious competition in the category.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
As far as naked dressing goes, celebrities have been opting for sheer, mesh, or lacey confections on the red carpet and off.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Same—and luckily for us, the best gourmand perfumes last a lot longer than our favorite confections.
—Pia Velasco, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026
While Reese’s introduced the confection in 1928 and still ranks first in peanut butter cup sales, there is some rather delicious competition in the category.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confection
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Green tea extracts never reviewed by the FDA were found in 901 products in the database, including granola and energy bars, candy and chewing gum, ice cream, sodas, teas, waters and seafood, according to the EWG report.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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High-carb, sugary foods like candy, pastries, and desserts often hold positive associations for many people, Tsui says.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
2 Mar. 2026
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The restaurant has also collaborated with Fookem’s Fabulous in Coconut Grove, famous for its Key lime pies, to provide dessert.—
Connie Ogle
Updated February 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Consider those just desserts delayed, not denied.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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However, Catholics often choose an indulgence to abstain from such as sweets or wine in observance.—
Matthew Kayser,
Ascend Agency,
26 Feb. 2026
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Instead, diners will find Hazelnut Torta, Tiramisu, a Seasonal Butter Cake and the Italian doughnuts, Bombolini, among other sweets.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Confection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confection. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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