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
Determined to make something of himself, according to his family, Jonathan learned a trade and became a baker of confections.
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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
Krispy Kreme is launching a new lineup of doughnuts in collaboration with James Beard award-winning pastry chef Christina Tosi, inspired by Tosi's famous Milk Bar confections.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Tea service at Le Salon is worth a booking to experience the delights of delicate finger sandwiches, pastel-colored confections, and A-plus people-watching.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Known as tsujiura gashi, or fortune-telling confections, these came from Kanazawa, a city in Japan’s Ishikawa prefecture.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
These confections have a long history in Central Europe, from the German osterlamm, to the Polish baranek wielkanocny, to the Alsatian lammele.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
This summer, Eli Roth is heading behind the soda shop counter to scoop frozen confections — with a body count.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Dillon Candy Company, based in the south Georgia town of Boston, still makes pecan rolls and all manner of confections.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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
Krispy Kreme is launching a new lineup of doughnuts in collaboration with James Beard award-winning pastry chef Christina Tosi, inspired by Tosi's famous Milk Bar confections.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Tea service at Le Salon is worth a booking to experience the delights of delicate finger sandwiches, pastel-colored confections, and A-plus people-watching.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Known as tsujiura gashi, or fortune-telling confections, these came from Kanazawa, a city in Japan’s Ishikawa prefecture.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
These confections have a long history in Central Europe, from the German osterlamm, to the Polish baranek wielkanocny, to the Alsatian lammele.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
This summer, Eli Roth is heading behind the soda shop counter to scoop frozen confections — with a body count.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Dillon Candy Company, based in the south Georgia town of Boston, still makes pecan rolls and all manner of confections.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confections
Noun
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The Juneteenth recipes below span smoky mains, fresh sides, red drinks, and celebratory desserts—all made for gathering with family and friends.—
Nicole A. Taylor,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 May 2026
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This intersection between kitchens and spirits spills over from main courses into desserts too.—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The city is known for fresh seafood, local sweets, craft museums, and long-standing dining traditions.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Options range from sweets like Lemon Pistachio Cake and Chocolate Mousse Tart to Quiche Lorraine and homemade baguettes.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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“Confections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confections. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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