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
Northwest Chocolate Festival Friday-Sunday Sample chocolate from around the world, meet chocolate makers and cacao farmers, and learn more about the decadent confection at this three-day festival at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.
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Melissa Santos, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024
The girls’ favorite was a confection called Spiramisu, made with chai tea and mascarpone, topped with a Ladyfinger biscuit.
—Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
If elegant French confections and a dose of dark chocolate are essential little treats to get you through the day, look no further.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 26 Sep. 2024
Their confections are just as charming as their meet-cute: Lady Wong’s angelic, dainty, and pastel bingpi are a solid contribution to the category of next-gen mooncakes.
—Ingu Chen, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
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Melissa Santos, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024
The girls’ favorite was a confection called Spiramisu, made with chai tea and mascarpone, topped with a Ladyfinger biscuit.
—Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
If elegant French confections and a dose of dark chocolate are essential little treats to get you through the day, look no further.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 26 Sep. 2024
Their confections are just as charming as their meet-cute: Lady Wong’s angelic, dainty, and pastel bingpi are a solid contribution to the category of next-gen mooncakes.
—Ingu Chen, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confection
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In North Tustin, where Steve Lawrence’s Trump booth and Sandra Robbie’s Harris booth have been peacefully coexisting on the same corner for months, Robbie brought candy for all (Hershey’s Kisses, peanut and plain M&Ms, and Milky Way bars).Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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The star, who celebrated Oonagh's third birthday back on April 8, carried a small plastic jack-o-lantern container to carry candy, as seen in the photos.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Rachel's Trifle Mishap In the 1999 Thanksgiving episode, Rachel (played by Jennifer Aniston) attempts to make a classic English trifle for dessert.Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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Limit desserts and sweet snacks (opt for fruit or nuts to satisfy cravings).Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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When the rationing of sugar and sweets ended in September 1953, the average adult’s daily sugar consumption in the UK nearly doubled almost immediately, from about 40 grams to 80 grams.Sam Tupper, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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The festival’s first day is dedicated to crows, with offerings of grain, seeds and sweets scattered on rooftops and streets.Peter Guo, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Confection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confection. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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