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Noun
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Determined to make something of himself, according to his family, Jonathan learned a trade and became a baker of confections.—
Jorge Carrasco,
NBC news,
1 May 2026 -
These cheesecake inspired confections only take 15 minutes of hands on time to make and deliver the same delicious flavors.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But in joining a growing global hunt for ube, whose signature violet hue has taken over social media in drinks, cakes, and other sweets, Cesari realized that the actual root vegetable was much more elusive, particularly in the wake of its recent fame.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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The meal-kit company Hungry Root recommends ordering sweets during the luteal phase.—
Andréa Becker,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
Noun
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May these two sweeties never travel to Russia ever again.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Confectioneries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confectioneries. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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