confection

noun

kən-ˈfek-shən How to pronounce confection (audio)
Definition of confectionnext
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 Make sure to grab a Margarita Donut or some other crazy confection from The Donut Experiment for breakfast. — Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 The resulting confection is equal parts crisp, tender and lush. — Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 Production increased by 300%, with Sheehan churning out 10 to 30 desserts every week from mini confections to statement wedding cakes. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 June 2026 Due to limited baking supplies, the crew had to be creative in making the confection. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for confection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confection
  1. candy
  2. dessert
  3. sweet
Noun
  • In addition to the aforementioned football field, the resort-like grounds also host a pool with a spa and a waterfall, along with a pizza oven, a game pavilion with a candy bar, and a sports court for tennis, basketball, and pickleball.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
  • To safely handle it, researchers developed a method inspired by candy making.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Definition of candy
Noun
  • In a large bowl place whipped dessert topping, crushed cookies, and chocolate sprinkles.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • Despite their universal appeal, desserts are facing a crisis in many restaurants.
    — Isidoro Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of dessert
Noun
  • The Clerk’s Office said a $1,414 catering bill for coffees, sweets and sodas in a break room in the Capitol’s Cannon Building also was not refundable.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • The opposite of super polished and precious baking content, Baber’s rushed, comedic voiceovers make baking sweets feel like a chaotic adventure.
    — Leslie Horn Peterson, Time, 14 July 2026
Definition of sweet

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“Confection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confection. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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