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 But almost a thousand years before the confection existed, there was a real woman by the name of Lady Godiva. — Michele Metychall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026 Add some patriotic flair to the party with this confection that comes in an iconic red, white, and blue color scheme derived from vegetable juice, spirulina, and annatto extract. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026 Make sure to grab a Margarita Donut or some other crazy confection from The Donut Experiment for breakfast. — Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 Production increased by 300%, with Sheehan churning out 10 to 30 desserts every week from mini confections to statement wedding cakes. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for confection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confection
  1. candy
  2. dessert
  3. sweet
Noun
  • Until now, every Galaxy Z Fold series has featured a tall, candy-bar-style design.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
  • Carambars from France, Meiji chocolates from Japan, Kopiko coffee candy from Korea, Amarelli black licorice from Italy… you’d be surprised how much the adults love them just as much as the kids.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 24 July 2026
Definition of candy
Noun
  • In a large bowl place whipped dessert topping, crushed cookies, and chocolate sprinkles.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • Despite their universal appeal, desserts are facing a crisis in many restaurants.
    — Isidoro Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of dessert
Noun
  • Our mom emphasized healthy eating and exercise, but our dad always had tons of sweets and junk food at his house.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 24 July 2026
  • Instead of choosing one flavor of pre-packaged candy, Swedish supermarkets and candy stores have a variety of bins full of sweets for shoppers to pluck from.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Definition of sweet

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“Confection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confection. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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