Synonyms of confectionery

confectionery

noun

as in confectionary

Related Words

• confectionary
• confection
• sweeties
• sweetmeat
• candy
• dessert
• sweet
• pastry
• entremets
• afters

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of confectionery

But 62% of consumers now believe better-for-you confectionery exists, up from prior years, and more than 8 in 10 say occasional candy is permissible as part of a balanced lifestyle, per NCA’s 2026 State of Treating report. — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026

The confectionery, which is manufactured by Swiss firm Nestle, was stolen when the vehicle was distributing the bars along a route running from a factory in central Italy to Poland, KitKat said in a statement. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026

The Context The theft occurred just before Easter, a key sales period for confectionery, raising concerns about potential short-term supply disruptions in parts of Europe. — Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026

The family's vast confectionery empire includes Halloween staples like Snickers and M&Ms and operates 135 factories in 68 countries, employing more than 140,000 people. — David Faris, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026