confections

plural of confection
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 Sweet Harmony in Middletown will be closing up shop later this month, but fans of their confections will not have to wait long for a return under a new name, according to an Instagram post. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 Designer Bob Mackie, famed for swathing Cher and other celebs in envelope-pushing, glittery fashion confections, has died. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026 The thirty-something is an online auction maestro, broadcasting to a few dozen people competing to buy confections with the swipe of a finger. Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 On the side, Smith blends milkshakes and scoops frozen confections for around $17 an hour, one day a week. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026 Dessert was berry pavlova, along with classic British confections including Eton mess and sticky toffee pudding. Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 Here’s a roundup of news surrounding all things confections and coffee. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 Like the Fondation Cartier, PAC and the Shed package their radicalism in deluxe architectural confections. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026 But don’t confuse those confections with these sweet and bright striped nails! Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 19 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confections
Noun
  • Looking forward to baking delicious holiday desserts and treats?
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Unmissable desserts included a subtle wild berry cheesecake on a chocolate cookie base.
    Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In the village of Elos near Chania, chestnut celebrations in late October or early November put roasted nuts and sweets preserved in syrup on the table.
    Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • There was nothing that had escaped being stamped with the Festival’s ubiquitous emblem–sweets, cigarettes, perfume, even sandals–Specially designed to keep you cool and smartly shod for fun-loving Festival walking!
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Confections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confections. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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