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
These confections, which are often almond-flavored, have become synonymous with festive celebrations in many households.
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Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The confection shop scenic design by David Zinn doesn’t shy away from kitsch.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2024
Whip up a batch of box brownies or create mouthwatering confections from scratch—either way, little bites give your guests the option to delicately graze or dive into something more substantial.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
When the days turn colder, the candy thermometers come out, and the sweet world of holiday confections comes to life.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The confection shop scenic design by David Zinn doesn’t shy away from kitsch.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2024
Whip up a batch of box brownies or create mouthwatering confections from scratch—either way, little bites give your guests the option to delicately graze or dive into something more substantial.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
When the days turn colder, the candy thermometers come out, and the sweet world of holiday confections comes to life.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for confection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confection
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Since this is The Masked Singer, Lachey is joined by backup dancers dressed as faceless peppermint candies and nightmare-inducing yetis during the performance, which is set against fake falling snow and a beautiful festive backdrop.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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The flavors included chocolate cherry nougat, malt candy, and banana bread.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Get The Recipe 03 of 15 Kentucky Bourbon Pie As one of the South's most beloved desserts, the combination of bourbon, chocolate, and pecans is hard to beat.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Kansas City Chiefs at Pittsburgh Steelers kicks off the early Christmas Day gifts followed by the stocking stuffer and fulfilling desserts when the Baltimore Ravens tackle the Houston Texans.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Mondelez International, which owns Cadbury and produces the beloved Oreo cookie, could acquire Hershey, adding the chocolate company into its expansive portfolio of sweets.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Half the fun of making these little sweets is unwrapping the mini chocolates.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Confection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confection. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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