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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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.
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Ingu Chen, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
Plus, a pretty plate of pink confections is always reason to celebrate.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2024
Sweeney’s first movie for Hallmark was the 2013 confection Second Chances with Greg Vaughan.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
Each month, your giftee will receive a special collection of gorgeous chocolate confections that's curated to suit the season.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 20 Sep. 2024
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Ingu Chen, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
Plus, a pretty plate of pink confections is always reason to celebrate.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2024
Sweeney’s first movie for Hallmark was the 2013 confection Second Chances with Greg Vaughan.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
Each month, your giftee will receive a special collection of gorgeous chocolate confections that's curated to suit the season.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 20 Sep. 2024
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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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Penniless at points along the way, Navarro sold candy on the streets.Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 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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There will be live music and complimentary sweets and samosas.Shafaq Patel, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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Farmers markets in Glendale Arrowhead Farmers Market Shop for fresh produce, cheese, pasta, baked goods, sweets, artisan products and hot foods.Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Confection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confection. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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