confections

noun

plural of confection
as in candies
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 confections Most of the candy is in spotless Plexiglas bins, hundreds of them, and throughout the shop are fresh confections such as ice cream, sodas, a chocolate fountain. — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026 Yannis doesn’t seem to score with any of these confections, and he is sent home. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 In partnership with Repetto, The Plaza pastry chefs curated an exclusive lineup of pastries and confections which translate the ballet flat brand’s aesthetic into blush hues, velvet textures and delicate sugar ribbon details. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 India took up Deco in the late 1920s, and confections like Jodhpur’s Umaid Bhawan Palace and the New Palace in Morbi were crafted to please maharajahs. — Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026 For a caffeine fix paired with handmade confections, indulge in the Dolce Vita Afternoon Tea on weekends. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 Sweet Harmony in Middletown will be closing up shop later this month, but fans of their confections will not have to wait long for a return under a new name, according to an Instagram post. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 Designer Bob Mackie, famed for swathing Cher and other celebs in envelope-pushing, glittery fashion confections, has died. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026 The thirty-something is an online auction maestro, broadcasting to a few dozen people competing to buy confections with the swipe of a finger. — Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confections
  1. desserts
  2. sweets
Noun
  • Near the cash registers are packs of desserts from Jihwaja Bakery, like the geodic kkul tteok, stuffed with honey and sesame.
    — Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Lay’s is bringing some familiar holiday flavors to the snack aisle this season with five limited-edition varieties inspired by traditional dishes and desserts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of desserts
Noun
  • Those willing to mix chocolate with non-chocolate sweets may find even better deals.
    — Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The pop-up will feature the full collection, content from the campaign, sweets from Ritz Paris Le Comptoir and a gift with purchase for clients while supplies last.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of sweets

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“Confections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confections. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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