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
That’s debatable, but the sweet, vanilla-forward coating and pop of salt on top turns ordinary pretzels into a yummy confection nonetheless.
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Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
Home Bakery, known for its creative confections displayed in its storefront window.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
With a variety of molds, tools, and colors, kids can dream up endless cake creations—from layered confections to bite-sized treats.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Naturally, the confections’ packaging includes plenty of Easter eggs to delight Swifties.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
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Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
Home Bakery, known for its creative confections displayed in its storefront window.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
With a variety of molds, tools, and colors, kids can dream up endless cake creations—from layered confections to bite-sized treats.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Naturally, the confections’ packaging includes plenty of Easter eggs to delight Swifties.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confection
Noun
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The new candy in the brand's iconic shape features white chocolate creme blended with crunchy cookie pieces wrapped in seasonal foils.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Play Haus embraces child-like maximalism with candy-bright color palettes, cartoonish ceramics, paper chains, and a touch of chaos.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Make room on the buffet table for another pumpkin dessert.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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From a milkshake to coffee and a frozen dessert, the Chick-fil-A line-up is packed with holiday treats for a limited time.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The long, frosted paper that contains the iPhone Pocket was inspired by the rice paper candy bags used for a Japanese children’s festival where long sweets are given to symbolize prayers for a healthy life ahead.—
Ashley Ogawa Clarke,
Vogue,
11 Nov. 2025
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Godiva’s Advent calendar is packed with decadent sweets that’ll last them the whole month (or at least a couple of days).—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Confection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confection. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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