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
Between the two cookies is a thick and creamy layer of dulce de leche, a confection that melts on the tongue.
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Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
The franchise is known for highly caffeinated coffee confections, along with shakes, smoothies and popular seasonal menus.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2026
The towering confections range from 2 to 12 layers (or more) depending on the recipe.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
The two explain that Ann has made Baked Alaska several times in the past, and things have always gone off without a hitch, briefly flambéing the showstopper before serving up the ice cream confection.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
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Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
The franchise is known for highly caffeinated coffee confections, along with shakes, smoothies and popular seasonal menus.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2026
The towering confections range from 2 to 12 layers (or more) depending on the recipe.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
The two explain that Ann has made Baked Alaska several times in the past, and things have always gone off without a hitch, briefly flambéing the showstopper before serving up the ice cream confection.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confection
Noun
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It's commonly used in candy recipes and frostings.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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Keep an eye out for the Secret Chocolate Room, an edible oasis of candy fountains and sugary confections that makes every day feel like Halloween at this Caribbean beach resort.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Don’t skip the dessert—Fouquet’s is famous for its profiteroles topped with Polignac almonds and cognac ganache, as well a signature millefeuille with creamy vanilla custard between paper-thin layers of golden pastry.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The features signatures cocktails, a beer and wine list and small eats and dessert, all made available from the bar.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Even street vendors hawking sweets and trinkets follow the dollar’s rise and fall.—
Mery Mogollon,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The daily menu includes breakfast egg bowls, specialty pizzas, sandwiches, mac and cheese, sweets boxes and a daily special dinner entree.—
Eddie Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Confection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confection. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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