as in candies
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 confections
Some only ban sugary soda drinks and juices, whereas others have also blocked candy and other confections.
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Celebrate International Chocolate Day by exploring the history and science of chocolate, from its ancient origins to modern confections.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Those sticky-sweet confections disappeared, no more to be found.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
From the West Coast to Middle America, dessert creators at state fairs are hawking their own confections based on Dubai chocolate.
—Nick Duffy, NBC news, 17 Aug. 2025
Since then, the likes of Daisy Edgar-Jones, Sydney Sweeney, Jennifer Lopez, and Kaia Gerber have all jumped aboard the trend, dressed in Kamali’s confections.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Unlike other confections, whose production lines used a drop-bake-sell approach, macaron production required more time, more specialized equipment, and more involvement.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Their holiday gifts are always a hit, filled with the creamiest milk chocolates and sweet confections.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
These confections, which are often almond-flavored, have become synonymous with festive celebrations in many households.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Celebrate International Chocolate Day by exploring the history and science of chocolate, from its ancient origins to modern confections.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Those sticky-sweet confections disappeared, no more to be found.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
From the West Coast to Middle America, dessert creators at state fairs are hawking their own confections based on Dubai chocolate.
—Nick Duffy, NBC news, 17 Aug. 2025
Since then, the likes of Daisy Edgar-Jones, Sydney Sweeney, Jennifer Lopez, and Kaia Gerber have all jumped aboard the trend, dressed in Kamali’s confections.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Unlike other confections, whose production lines used a drop-bake-sell approach, macaron production required more time, more specialized equipment, and more involvement.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Their holiday gifts are always a hit, filled with the creamiest milk chocolates and sweet confections.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
These confections, which are often almond-flavored, have become synonymous with festive celebrations in many households.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confections
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Inspired by the trend, the concept of Jellycat Diner began popping up in New York, Paris and London, where shop assistants doubled as chefs whipping up pretend desserts made by the plushies.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The event features a wide selection of Asian bites such as dumplings, sushi and desserts.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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Eulalia resumes selling sweets outside prison, and Bedoya maintains influence even from incarceration.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Try to save room for dessert and pop in the backyard to Koko Kakigori, a small shop serving shave ice and sweets, like mango and sticky rice donuts.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Confections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confections. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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