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
Creative desserts were added in late 2025, like a matcha-and-fig leaf gateaux served with green apple sorbet, and blood orange-and-yuza espuma, a fluffy citrus confection that hides a surprise of chocolate olive oil pieces.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
For those general reasons, the aérOnde from designer and CEO Jérôme Delamare is a very tasty confection indeed.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026
Krispy Kreme is launching a new lineup of doughnuts in collaboration with James Beard award-winning pastry chef Christina Tosi, inspired by Tosi's famous Milk Bar confections.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The gothic confection is Cave’s latest brainchild.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
For those general reasons, the aérOnde from designer and CEO Jérôme Delamare is a very tasty confection indeed.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026
Krispy Kreme is launching a new lineup of doughnuts in collaboration with James Beard award-winning pastry chef Christina Tosi, inspired by Tosi's famous Milk Bar confections.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The gothic confection is Cave’s latest brainchild.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confection
Noun
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Indian prices rose from 82 to 88 cents/lb or from 59,400 to 65,800 INR/candy.—
SJ Guest Editorial,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Shoppers came for staples like flour, sugar, and salt; tools and hardware; fabric and clothing; kerosene for lamps; and occasional small luxuries like candy, tobacco, or coffee—items otherwise difficult or impossible to obtain, Koehn says.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Sleeper hits include the local green bean salad with jicama and cilantro, street corn, and the goat cheese creme brûlée for dessert.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Guests were served with canapés prepared by executive head chef Debjit Dass, including beef tartare on potato terrine and rarebit croquettes, with a live oyster station and a dessert spread of summer berry tartlets, macarons, orange cake, and Victoria sponge.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The city is known for fresh seafood, local sweets, craft museums, and long-standing dining traditions.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Options range from sweets like Lemon Pistachio Cake and Chocolate Mousse Tart to Quiche Lorraine and homemade baguettes.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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“Confection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confection. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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