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 limited-edition collection includes a lip oil trio that takes inspiration from Ladurée’s boxes, a lipstick duo and an eyeshadow palette that looked to Ladurée’s confections as its muse.
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Sherman described how the sweetness of white chocolate confections, like bonbons or truffles, complements the delicate floral essence of herbal tea, or the mild flavor of chamomile.
—Eve Glover, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
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
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Sherman described how the sweetness of white chocolate confections, like bonbons or truffles, complements the delicate floral essence of herbal tea, or the mild flavor of chamomile.
—Eve Glover, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confection
Noun
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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
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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
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The widespread affinity for the familiar dessert is part of a larger movement of bakers leaning into personal influences and away from strictly European baking traditions.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
14 Mar. 2025
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Is there a better way to celebrate Pi Day than by savoring the delicious dessert associated with it?—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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Even traditional Ramadan sweets and pickles could be found.—
Eric Nagourney,
New York Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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The fact that many of us crave sweets or carbs ahead of our periods is not pure coincidence, either.—
María Quiles,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Confection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confection. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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