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
But a number of its confections include artificial colors such as Yellow 5 and Red 40.
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Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 19 May 2025
Like with wine, food pairings play a key role; black teas like Ceylon and English Breakfast, with their bold tannins and fuller body, balance the sugar in the pastries, scones, and confections that come with afternoon tea territory.
—Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025
The dessert in question is a gorgeous, tiered, scarlet confection that is dosed with enough medicine to send everyone who eats it into a sleeping stupor in about two hours.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 13 May 2025
These confections offer a perfect balance of indulgence and relaxation.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
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Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 19 May 2025
Like with wine, food pairings play a key role; black teas like Ceylon and English Breakfast, with their bold tannins and fuller body, balance the sugar in the pastries, scones, and confections that come with afternoon tea territory.
—Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025
The dessert in question is a gorgeous, tiered, scarlet confection that is dosed with enough medicine to send everyone who eats it into a sleeping stupor in about two hours.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 13 May 2025
These confections offer a perfect balance of indulgence and relaxation.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confection
Noun
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In March, with Easter around the corner, trending purchases included a crock pot for hosting as well as candy like gummy clusters and ring lollipops.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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Though really, adjacent seems to better describe Karl, scion of a wealthy Cincinnati family that built its fortune on candy.—
John Birdsall
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
Noun
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For dessert, the raspberry pannacotta ($12) is decorated with raspberry and strawberry salt, adding a contrasting texture to the gelatinous custard.—
Irene Adeline Milanez,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2025
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The Gold Floor, essentially a hotel within the hotel, offers access to private check in, dedicated concierge service, daily breakfast, appetizers, desserts and a full honor bar.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The diet also slashes consumption of sweets and recommends small amounts of dairy and meat, especially red meat.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
23 June 2025
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The Hatteras Village staple, which Wicker also recommends, has been around since 1948, providing locals and visitors alike with all kinds of sweets, snacks, and souvenirs.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2025
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“Confection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confection. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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