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
Through Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s longstanding choreography, the family will travel through winter landscapes with dancing snowflakes, a whimsical world of confection and more treats.
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Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Some only ban sugary soda drinks and juices, whereas others have also blocked candy and other confections.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Celebrate International Chocolate Day by exploring the history and science of chocolate, from its ancient origins to modern confections.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Wryly tender and respectfully told, director John Duigan's coming-of-age romance is a warm and fuzzy confection that stops short of being icky.
—Michelle Kung, EW.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Some only ban sugary soda drinks and juices, whereas others have also blocked candy and other confections.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Celebrate International Chocolate Day by exploring the history and science of chocolate, from its ancient origins to modern confections.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Wryly tender and respectfully told, director John Duigan's coming-of-age romance is a warm and fuzzy confection that stops short of being icky.
—Michelle Kung, EW.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confection
Noun
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Mexican flags and candy adorned the Copley Plaza in front of The Old Globe on Saturday as a crowd joined dignitaries in celebrating the 215th Mexican Independence Day.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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While in Sevierville, stop by the Apple Barn Cider Mill & General Store, with two restaurants, a winery, cider house, creamery, bakery, candy factory, candle shop and a working orchard.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The vanilla orchid brings another layer of sophistication that keeps this from feeling too dessert-like.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Publix is rolling out a fresh lineup of seasonal desserts that taste like autumn in every bite.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Jordan noted that some of Hershey's market share losses over the past year have been recovering, seeing improvement in the seasonal, sweets and mints categories.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Eulalia resumes selling sweets outside prison, and Bedoya maintains influence even from incarceration.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Confection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confection. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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