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 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 But don’t confuse those confections with these sweet and bright striped nails! — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for confection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confection
  1. candy
  2. dessert
  3. sweet
Noun
  • The state’s ban on using of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds to purchase candy and soft drinks took effect July 1.
    — Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Fiber-rich whole foods provide vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other plant compounds that candy generally lacks.
    — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of candy
Noun
  • Put cakes, pies, and other desserts on display with this wood cake stand, freeing up room for the rest of your spread.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Interpretations apart, there are hints of home cooking with hearty regional fare, a range of biryanis, breads, and desserts from around India.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of dessert
Noun
  • The next day, Mladic's forces were filmed handing out sweets to children, promising their safe passage.
    — Ivana Sekularac, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • For many people, the drawers full of sweets in the Brittany Mahomes video are the stuff of dreams.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweet

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“Confection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confection. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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