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as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury
presented with a plate of national delicacies while they waited for the queen
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as in fragility
the state or quality of having a delicate structure
we never cease to marvel at the delicacy of a snowflake
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as in daintiness
the tendency to be or state of being squeamish
the urgent need for blood prompted many people to overcome their habitual delicacy and become first-time donors
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as in precision
the quality or state of being very accurate
the delicacy of the watch movement is incredible
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as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor
all of her life the shy poet gave the appearance of extreme delicacy
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as in sensitivity
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences
the delicacy of the sensor is such that it will be affected by the slightest vibration
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Recent Examples of delicacy
The play says much about food, and how damaging perceptions are when the default of white bread sandwiches, chips and juice boxes are replaced by a certain kind of identity-specific delicacy.
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David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Taste the unique local delicacies From unique main dishes including Guam’s signature BBQ, Red Rice, and Keleguen to lip-smacking desserts like the Coconut Candy and Guyuria, a foodie shouldn’t miss what Guam has to offer.
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—Roger Sands, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
But if Blondie’s better half could manage to enjoy a Dagwood sandwich, Link could surely manage to savor the delicacy that Jo had created for him!
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 14 Mar. 2025
Joe Moore in 2006 got the council to ban foie gras, prohibiting restaurants from serving the delicacy made by force-feeding ducks and geese to enlarge their livers.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
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David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Taste the unique local delicacies From unique main dishes including Guam’s signature BBQ, Red Rice, and Keleguen to lip-smacking desserts like the Coconut Candy and Guyuria, a foodie shouldn’t miss what Guam has to offer.
5.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
But if Blondie’s better half could manage to enjoy a Dagwood sandwich, Link could surely manage to savor the delicacy that Jo had created for him!
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 14 Mar. 2025
Joe Moore in 2006 got the council to ban foie gras, prohibiting restaurants from serving the delicacy made by force-feeding ducks and geese to enlarge their livers.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delicacy
Noun
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Why cats go wild for the treat Decide on an approach For some medications, administering pills can be as simple as waiting for your cat to chow down.—
Marina Pitofsky,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Here’s a rundown of all the sweet treats that made the cut, including what won in round one.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
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This enables them to ensure that the right products, shelf modules and aisles are monitored at the right frequency and precision.—
Samuel Mueller,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Future missions will provide more detailed data, allowing for better observations of planets farther from their stars and smaller planets with greater precision.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, economists say trade deficits aren’t a sign of national weakness.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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The dollar strengthened after days of weakness, and oil rose back above $60, starting to climb out of a danger zone.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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Grider recommends that those with extreme eye sensitivity or eye conditions consult a licensed esthetician before booking an appointment.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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Research suggests that a low-fiber diet and other food sensitivities tend to trigger constipation in IBS-C.8 Risk Factors Some factors may make developing this digestive disorder more likely.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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The small size of the green does not help either, requiring exceptional accuracy on the approach.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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This wasn't quite as effective, with the accuracy of fly navigation dropping to about 80 percent.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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In that moment of grief and exhaustion, something shifted.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Breast cancer survivor Julie Swallow, 56, initially chalked up her exhaustion to being overworked.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Claire is organized, practical and always striving for perfection, which is very Virgoan.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The most interesting thing about the Netflix series Adolescence isn’t the great acting, the technological feats of filming, or the surreal perfection of 15-year-old actor Owen Cooper.—
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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