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confection

noun

kən-ˈfek-shən

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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 The red confection was paired with Jimmy Choo heels and jewelry by Etho Maria and Hanut Singh. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Feb. 2025 Hours are Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors will find jewelry, confections, art, fashions and more. —Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2025 The Ferrara confection will appear in a slot during the third quarter, says Greg Guidotti, the company’s chief marketing officer. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025 To present her secondhand confections, Taymour sent dual brides, turning the catwalk into a makeshift wedding aisle where the two shared a kiss, sealing their bond in holy sartorial matrimony. —Kelsey Stiegman, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for confection

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After that, Cohen began working with artists like New York painter Will Cotton, known for incorporating candy and various sweets into his portraits.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
Trader Joe’s wanted to change that by offering innovative treats for the holiday this year, and the podcast hosts spoke with Trader Joe’s candy and cookies category manager to get the details.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025