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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 Dessert was berry pavlova, along with classic British confections including Eton mess and sticky toffee pudding. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 Here’s a roundup of news surrounding all things confections and coffee. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 The bakery specializes in the homespun, a frosted doughnut-meets-muffin confection. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 Like the Fondation Cartier, PAC and the Shed package their radicalism in deluxe architectural confections. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for confection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confection
  1. candy
  2. dessert
  3. sweet
Noun
  • Perhaps one of the most unique Suisun Valley tasting rooms is at the famous candy maker Jelly Belly.
    — Nicole Findlay, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Chocolate is not involved, nor is Willy Wonka or tours of his fabled, fictional candy factory.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of candy
Noun
  • Unmissable desserts included a subtle wild berry cheesecake on a chocolate cookie base.
    — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The menu consisted of three courses and dessert, along with appetizers from six local restaurants.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of dessert
Noun
  • There was nothing that had escaped being stamped with the Festival’s ubiquitous emblem–sweets, cigarettes, perfume, even sandals–Specially designed to keep you cool and smartly shod for fun-loving Festival walking!
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The Japan National Tourism Organization flags convenience stores as a legit part of everyday food culture, stacked with onigiri, bento boxes, trendy snacks, sweets and beverages.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of sweet

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