as in candy
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 confection
Our 2025 Black Women In Hollywood Awards honoree Teyana Taylor shined in a confection by LaQuan Smith at the lauded Vanity Fair Oscar party.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
If someone only subsided on candy and confections alone, this might be what their skin would smell like.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
The world-famous confection starts with a fluffy nougat center that’s then coated in homemade caramel and rolled in pecan bits.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
The accompanying photo showed Goldman smiling while carrying the hilariously detailed pink confection, featuring large googly eyes and candles.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
If someone only subsided on candy and confections alone, this might be what their skin would smell like.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
The world-famous confection starts with a fluffy nougat center that’s then coated in homemade caramel and rolled in pecan bits.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
The accompanying photo showed Goldman smiling while carrying the hilariously detailed pink confection, featuring large googly eyes and candles.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confection
Noun
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However, a visit to a nearby senior center in their new home of Keller resulted in a gift that far exceeded even the tastiest candy.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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Top them with fresh berries, edible flowers, or your favorite Easter candy.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Of course, being full has never stopped us from ordering dessert.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Ginori 1735 floral dessert plate $150 CABANA A Ginori exclusive for Cabana, the floral pattern on this plate is a nod to the gentle nature of watercolors.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
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Some of our favorite Passover desserts are no-cook sweets like our date and chocolate balls.—
Yakir Levy,
Oc Register,
2 Apr. 2025
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Kudos on cutting back on sweets and prioritizing your health.—
ESSENCE Lifestyle,
Essence,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Confection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confection. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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