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confection

[kuhn-fek-shuhn] / kənˈfɛk ʃən /
NOUN
sweet food
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“Whatever it is, it’s very healthy,” he says when I ask what sort of confection he chose.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

It became a viral sensation, spurring countless inspired products from Crumbl Cookies to Shake Shack desserts as well as major chocolate brands like Lindt and Godiva taking their own stab at the pistachio-filled confection.

From Salon ● May 6, 2026

Anna Wintour, the Global Editorial Director of Vogue magazine, wore a feathery custom Chanel confection to her signature event.

From BBC ● May 4, 2026

In sugar confection, products like gummy clusters have gained traction, while in salty snacks, better-for-you ingredients are fueling growth.

From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026

Nasreen Baji lifted a yellow confection from the box and took a bite.

From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed

I tried a sample from a company called Voyage Foods, and I realized its strength is adding chocolaty vibes to cakes and confections, not replacing solid bars of milk chocolate, much less dark chocolate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

These airy confections are among the viral Swedish candies you may have seen on social media, perhaps mixed with others in a “candy salad.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Each candy embodies the joy of indulging in sugary confections.

From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2025

A dozen buildings — if wood and canvas confections are properly “buildings” — constituted the town, which attracted gold seekers from around the world.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2025

They discovered that they could conjure splendid-looking confections, but were somewhat less successful when it came to flavor.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor


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