Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confectioneries
Noun
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The couple made their first Dubai chocolate bars in August 2025, and sales of the rich, authentic confections exploded.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026 -
Just like the trains themselves, these glamorous culinary experiences are reminiscent of the golden era of travel, with gracious table-settings, intricate confections, and a leisurely, unhurried pace.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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All the stores hosting the activation will feature a dedicated window installation as well as hot chocolate and sweets stands.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The chalky sweets trace their roots to 19th-century Boston, where pharmacist Oliver Chase invented a machine in 1847 to press sugar lozenges, which led to the founding of the New England Confectionery Company (NECCO), according to National Geographic.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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May these two sweeties never travel to Russia ever again.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Confectioneries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confectioneries. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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