Synonyms of confections

confections

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• candies
• desserts
• sweets
• sweetmeats
• confectioneries
• pastries
• confectionaries
• sweeties
• entremets
• afters

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of confections

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

The company's specialty nuts -- cashews, confections and snack mixes -- follow the same quality standards as its world famous Virginia Peanuts. — ABC News, 8 June 2026

These bite-size confections are made with chunks of vanilla cookie covered in cherry (red), lemon (white), and raspberry (blue) candy coatings. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 May 2026

Baking Maniac operates an online store for custom cakes and other confections. — Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026